• Building Real-World Platforms: Abby Bangser on CNCF, Kratix, & Syntasso

  • Apr 2 2025
  • Length: 54 mins
  • Podcast

Building Real-World Platforms: Abby Bangser on CNCF, Kratix, & Syntasso

  • Summary

  • When organizations grow beyond using third-party platforms, they face a critical challenge: how to build internal platforms that enable teams to work efficiently while maintaining security and compliance. Abby Bangser, founding principal engineer at Syntasso, shares insights on creating real-world platforms that strike the right balance between standardization and flexibility.


    Key Insights

    • The shift from external platforms to internal ones often comes from specific business needs, like compliance requirements
    • Successful platform engineering requires finding the right balance between prescriptive standards and flexible customization
    • Platforms should offer multiple levels of abstraction - from simplified "paved paths" to advanced customization options
    • Platform teams should watch how users interact with their services to identify emerging patterns and needs


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