Ghost in the Platform: How the Dutch Tax Authority Built a Servi... Jerry van Hulst, & Marcel Kerker

This talk covers the Dutch Tax Authority's transformation of their underutilized Kubernetes platform into a robust ecosystem supporting over 100 production applications. Speakers Jerry van Hulst and Marcel Kerker discuss their journey from minimal automation to a fully automated Project as a Service platform that enhances developer experience with built-in security and best practices. They share insights into developer enablement through Communities of Practice, automated onboarding, and the integration of Tekton and Backstage, alongside centralized management using ArgoCD, RHACM, and Kyverno. Attendees can expect a live demo, architectural insights, and valuable lessons learned, along with access to open-source tools and a blueprint for implementation.