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Articles and insights on DevOps, Platform Engineering, AI, Enterprise Architecture, and digital transformation.

Building High-Impact DevOps: Expert Insights

I recently joined Ben on the We Chat Tech podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about DevOps, leadership, career growth, and the future of AI in software engineering. Over 23 years at Zühlke, I have worked across industries helping organizations transform how they deliver software. In this episode, we covered everything from the fundamentals of DevOps to the skills that future engineers will need.

DevOpsDays Zürich: Bigger is Not Always Better

On October 4, 2024, the global DevOpsDays Organizer Summit took place in Antwerp, bringing together organizers from DevOpsDays events around the world. Our team from DevOpsDays Zürich delivered a presentation titled “Bigger is Not Always Better.” I was not able to attend in person due to another conference, but my co-organizers Nadine and Dirk absolutely rocked the stage. Here is the story of why we decided not to scale our sold-out conference.

How to Architect for Continuous Delivery

In September 2024, I had the privilege of delivering a keynote at the Roche DevOps Conference in Poland. The topic: how to architect for continuous delivery. This is a subject close to my heart, because after more than two decades of working in software delivery, I keep seeing the same fundamental patterns that separate high-performing organizations from those that struggle.

Developer Experience and Platform Engineering: The Foundation of Modern Software Delivery

Is DevOps dead? That claim keeps appearing on the internet, with people arguing that platform engineering is taking over. In this talk, which I gave at the Developer Experience Conference at Roche in Poznan, Poland, I explain why DevOps is absolutely not dead and why platform engineering is the key to making it actually work at scale.

AI-Augmented DevOps with Platform Engineering

When the CEO or CIO comes to you and says “We need AI in our development process,” the right response is not to start implementing immediately. The right response is to ask: why? In this talk at Conf42 Platform Engineering, I walk through the complete journey from identifying value stream bottlenecks to implementing AI-augmented DevOps on a real platform, including a live demo.

Unlocking the Power of AI: Deep Dive into MLOps, Machine Learning, and AI Platforms

Have you ever wondered how companies build those impressive AI applications and keep them running reliably in production? In this video, I take a deep dive into MLOps, the discipline that makes it possible to continuously develop, deploy, and improve machine learning solutions at enterprise scale.

Harnessing the Power of Enterprise Architecture and AI for Strategic Benefit

Enterprise Architecture is a big word that hangs heavy in the air. What does it actually mean for your organisation, and how does AI fit into the picture? In this talk, which I gave at the HSLU (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts) in association with the Digital Veterans Association, I explore how Enterprise Architecture, platform engineering, and AI come together as a strategic lever for modern organisations.

CrowdStrike Disaster: Causes, Impact, and How to Prevent Future Outages

On July 19, 2024, the world witnessed one of the largest IT outages in history. A sensor configuration update from CrowdStrike, pushed to all Windows systems at 4:09 UTC, caused 8.5 million Microsoft Windows PCs to crash worldwide. Airlines, banks, hospitals, government agencies, stock exchanges, and countless other organizations were brought to a standstill. In this video, I break down what happened and, more importantly, what you can do to prevent something like this from happening in your organization.

App-Solutely Safe: How Banks Use Modern Software Development

Banking software must be secure, reliable, and trustworthy. But many banks still rely on traditional development methods that are slow, risky, and inefficient. In this video, I explore three modern software development practices that are fundamentally changing how banks build and deliver software: continuous deployment, test-driven development, and feature flags.

Introduction to Modern Development Practices in Banking: A Playbook

Intdiuction the the eBook Moving to Modern Development Practices in Banking: A Playbook Welcome to the “Modern Banking eBook”, a comprehensive guide for banking institutions embarking on the crucial journey of modernising their software development processes. I’m Romano Roth, and it’s my privilege to walk you through the transformative steps that can reshape the way banks operate in the digital age.