From YAML to Intelligence: Evolving Platform Engineering for the AI Era - Cansu Kavili Örnek

This talk addresses the intersection of generative AI and platform engineering, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity for scalability without sacrificing foundational principles. Cansu shares insights on enabling AI development, emphasizing the role of platform engineers as facilitators rather than data scientists. The session covers practical steps for bootstrapping an internal AI platform using familiar technologies like Kubernetes and containers, while also discussing the unique requirements of generative AI such as retrieval-augmented generation, fine-tuning, and agent support. By exploring these themes, the talk aims to position platform engineering as a pivotal element in the AI transformation of organizations.