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

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 Guest: Abby Bangser , Founding Principal Engineer at Syntasso. A hands-on software delivery professional with a passion for using quality as the foundation for quick value-focused delivery. Abby truly embodies the benefits of being a specialising generalist with experience and interests across traditionally Business Analyst, Qual…