Dev Productivity, Platform Engineering & Architecture | Dennis van de Laar | Beyond Coding #141

In this episode, Dennis and I and discusses his transition to Microsoft, the impact of developer productivity, and the evolution of the architect's role in tech. Tune in for insights on creating value in cloud-native technology and navigating the balance between autonomy and structured platform engineering. Connect with Dennis: https://linkedin.com/in/dennis-van-de-laar-0374b4 References: Pace-layered Application Strategy - https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/glossary/pace-layered-application-strategy Jim Wilt - Five Pillars of IT Architecture - https://iasaglobal.org/Services/Public/TOPICS/Iasa_Five_Pillars_Presentation.aspx OUTLINE 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:26 - Dennis worked with JP (Xebia NL MD) 00:01:03 - Executive Briefing Center 00:01:43 - How Dennis ended up at Microsoft 00:04:01 - Joining a team focussed on Cloud Native Technology 00:06:22 - Creating win-wins 00:08:36 - Focus on adding value 00:11:02 - Gartner's Pace-Layered Application Strategy 00:14:15 - Low code and innovation 00:17:15 - Low code has a bad rep 00:18:21 - Patrick's experience with GenAI 00:19:52 - The value of Microsoft Copilot 00:22:16 - Common customer productivity challenges 00:25:07 - Exploring Platform Engineering 00:26:41 - Developer Productivity linked to Innovation 00:28:25 - Losing autonomy with Platform Engineering 00:30:01 - Focus on Tech, People and Process 00:31:28 - Sharing experiences on way of working 00:33:42 - Letting go of your ideas 00:34:30 - The role of an architect is evolving 00:36:38 - Jim Wilt and human dynamics 00:38:57 - When to push and pull 00:41:51 - The best ideas don't always win 00:44:09 - Include people along your journey 00:45:36 - Final thoughts #Software #Technology #Podcast - Connect with Patrick Akil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-akil https://twitter.com/PatrickAkil_ Feedback is always welcome :) Beyond Coding is a weekly podcast with fireside chats on tech, entrepreneurship and career journeys. Common topics are: software engineering, leadership, self-improvement and entrepreneurship. Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's the aim for each episode. Shoutout to Xebia for making these episodes possible 💜: https://www.xebia.com Beyond Coding on your favourite podcast platforms 🎙: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7asIKIPU3N6n0SNWHxwMnQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coding/id1572440477 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YmI1N2VhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K56MZBQ Anchor- https://anchor.fm/beyond-coding Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id4169675 Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/beyond-coding Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/gljc9jhh Radio Public - https://radiopublic.com/beyond-coding-G3YVLg Equipment we use 💕 Rodecaster Pro - https://www.amazon.com/-/en/dp/B07M5LQ1YZ/ref=sr_1_1 Rode Procaster - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B001IPUJJI/ Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro - https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Professional-Headphones-Limited-Renewed/dp/B07KWY57MR/