Building Cloud-Native Self-Service Platforms on Azure

Overview

Platform Engineering is changing how organizations enable their teams to work efficiently and effectively. Self-service platforms are a key part of this, allowing teams to build, test, and deploy with minimal friction. In this session, we’ll focus on building these platforms using cloud-native technologies to help you get started quickly. You’ll learn practical steps and strategies to define key capabilities, select the right tools, and leverage the cloud to create scalable, developer-friendly platforms. If you’re ready to empower your teams and accelerate their workflows, this session is for you.

Speaker

Geert van der Cruijsen

CEO Zure Netherlands

Geert van der Cruijsen is the CEO of Zure Netherlands, helping companies improve how they build software by combining strong engineering culture with modern technology. He focuses on DevOps, cloud-native development, architecture and AI, enabling teams to work more autonomously and deliver faster through smart platforms and better ways of working. Geert is a long-time Microsoft MVP and an active member of the tech community, frequently sharing knowledge through talks, content and mentorship.