DevOps Pro Europe 2025

Steve Wade: How GitOps Enabled Us to Answer an Unanswerable Question

42:56 · 20 May 2025 – 23 May 2025 · YouTube

About this talk

In this session, Steve Wade discusses how GitOps provided the solution to a complex question posed by senior management at a financial services client site. He shares the critical lessons learned during this transformation, detailing the specific tools and processes that were implemented, with a particular focus on Kubernetes and its role in their strategy. The talk highlights how Steve and his team organized their Terraform code and GitOps repositories, and how they developed a self-service platform that has expanded from supporting 20 developers to 50 and beyond. Attendees will gain valuable insights into improving operational efficiency and the ongoing efforts necessary to fully harness the benefits of their GitOps journey, making this a must-watch for developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals looking to enhance clarity and efficiency in their organizations.