The Platform Engineering Show

The Platform Engineering Show

Explore the cutting-edge world of platform engineering, the backbone of modern software development. The Platform Engineering Show podcast dives into how internal developer platforms (IDPs) are revolutionizing the way teams build, deploy, and manage applications at scale. From streamlining workflows and reducing cognitive load for developers to fostering innovation and enabling seamless collaboration across development, operations, and IT service management (ITSM), we break down the key concepts and real-world applications that are shaping cloud-native architectures and DevOps practices. Whether you’re an engineer, a team leader, or a tech enthusiast, the Platform Engineering podcast is your guide to mastering efficiency and innovation in software development.

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June 4, 2025 26 mins

Platform engineering is undoubtedly one of the hottest trends in IT today, rapidly gaining traction among organizations deeply embedded in DevOps practices or cloud-native architectures. According to recent insights published by Futurum Group, platform engineering is increasingly appealing to vendors focused on Kubernetes, security, and artificial intelligence. The report highlights significant investment from leading technology pr...

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In the latest episode of the Platform Engineering show, Alan and Luca dive into the evolving world of platform engineering, exploring why it’s gaining traction and how it’s reshaping team structures with new, specialized roles. They unpack how security is becoming a core part of platform strategy—and take a look at the growing influence of AI on observability and system intelligence.

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Join host Alan Shimel and co-host Luca Galante in this episode of The Platform Engineering Show as they dive into key challenges in platform engineering. They discuss the pitfalls of simply rebranding DevOps teams, the need for upskilling rather than renaming roles, and the difficulty of finding true platform product managers. The conversation explores how organizations can move beyond reliance on “unicorn” leaders by building stru...

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Many platform teams never successfully leave the planning phase before they lose funding. Many fall apart after building something large, time consuming, and expensive that nobody uses. The Minimum Viable Platform framework provides a structure and process to start fast and small in a way that lets you demonstrate value to stakeholders and ensure buy in and sponsorship for your platform engineering initiative. It is also the secret...

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January 9, 2025 36 mins

The platform-as-a-product mindset is perhaps the key differentiator between platform engineering and neighbor disciplines like DevOps, SRE, or I&O. In this episode, we will cover where it came from, and dive into the why, the what, and the established best practices.

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Two consecutive "State of Platform Engineering" reports have shown that platform engineers make significantly more than DevOps engineers in both Europe and North America. In this episode, we explore why.  https://platformengineering.org/reports/state-of-platform-engineering-vol-3

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December 17, 2024 21 mins

Is platform engineering a replacement for DevOps, or is it simply a rebrand? In this first episode of "The Platform Engineering Show," hosts Alan Shimel and Luca Galante examine what platform engineering actually is, what differentiates it from DevOps, and why it has taken the industry by storm.  Will it be more long-lasting than DevOps ever was? Tune in as the two great titans of cloud native clash. Or do they?

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