From Isolated Services to Integrated Ecosystems: Platform Evolution at Deutsche Bahn - Gualter B

This talk explores the cloudification of Deutsche Bahn that began in 2016, marking a pivotal shift towards cloud computing and the adoption of agile practices and DevOps across the organization. The speaker discusses the initial challenges of cohesion and interoperability among digital platforms and outlines the strategies implemented to address these issues, such as the introduction of a developer portal and community initiatives like Hackathons. The presentation highlights how these efforts have fostered integration across various domains, including Developer Experience, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, AI, IoT, and Low Code/No Code, ultimately empowering over 10,000 developers to manage and deploy more than 3,000 IT systems. Dr. Gualter Barbas Baptista, a seasoned platform strategist with extensive experience, shares insights on transforming Deutsche Bahn’s digital platforms into a cohesive and robust ecosystem that accelerates digitalization in the rail sector.