KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe

Inside Saxo Service Blueprint: Implementing Kubernetes Operators for Legacy Ent... Oskar Kristiansen

30:02 · 23 Mar 2026 – 26 Mar 2026 · YouTube

About this talk

This talk features Oskar Kristiansen from Saxo Bank, who discusses the implementation of Kubernetes operators through the Saxo Service Blueprint. He explains how these operators manage essential infrastructure dependencies such as DNS, certificates, load balancers, and access controls for applications that operate on traditional virtual machines and cloud-native workloads. The session delves into the technical aspects of modeling legacy infrastructure with Custom Resource Definitions, coordinating Kubernetes state with external systems, and managing challenges like idempotency and failure recovery. Attendees will gain valuable insights into designing Kubernetes operators for enterprise platforms and the complexities of maintaining these systems in large-scale environments.