Saxo Service Blueprint: Bridging Old and New World with Kubernetes Operators - Jinhong Brejnholt

This talk addresses the challenges of managing dependencies for traditional applications that operate on heavy virtual machines outside of Kubernetes. The speaker, Jinhong Brejnholt, shares how Saxo Bank has developed the Saxo Service Blueprint, a platform powered by Kubernetes operators that enhances GitOps and automation for both traditional and cloud-native applications. The session highlights the automation advancements that have significantly reduced developer workload and improved disaster recovery for applications, along with strategies to simplify operations and accelerate delivery in complex enterprise settings. Brejnholt, a Chief Cloud Architect at Saxo Bank, emphasizes her commitment to bridging the gap between platform and application teams while maximizing productivity in the DevSecOps landscape.