Platform engineers are product managers: 10x your developer experience

Platform engineering plays a pivotal role in the success of engineering teams, but its true potential is realized when approached with a product management mindset. In this session, Ganesh Datta, CTO and co-founder of Cortex.io, will explain how platform engineers can elevate their impact by treating the Internal Developer Portal (IDP) as a product. By focusing on internal customers’ needs, prioritizing key features, and creating a seamless developer experience, platform teams can significantly enhance productivity and streamline workflows. This talk will explore how adopting a product management approach can transform platform engineering into a high-impact, developer-centric initiative. Attendees will learn how this mindset shift can empower teams, drive organizational success, and ultimately help platform engineers achieve a 10x improvement in developer experience and productivity. Learn more: https://platformcon.com/sessions/platform-engineers-are-product-managers-10x-your-developer-experience