CJW–06.1

openshift + aks as productized platforms

platforms

case

V.0.5.0

enterprise kubernetes platforms

i lead organizations responsible for enterprise kubernetes platforms — on-premises openshift and azure kubernetes service — treated as products teams can consume, not one-off clusters.

problem

kubernetes only creates value when it becomes a secure, repeatable application platform with clear ownership, lifecycle discipline, and developer-usable patterns.

approach

  • operate multi-environment openshift and aks estates with documented change and upgrade practices
  • integrate networking, certificates, storage, security tooling, and observability as part of the platform — not afterthoughts
  • separate platform ownership from application ownership so app teams can run workloads without reinventing infrastructure
  • progress environments through validated lower-environment testing before production change
  • treat ingress, private networking, identity, and regional patterns as first-class platform capabilities

outcomes

  • shared platforms with stronger product and sre operating models
  • clearer customer onboarding and supported patterns
  • lifecycle and reliability work framed around availability targets and operational maturity

tech

capability
red hat openshift
capability
azure kubernetes service
capability
gitops
capability
cert-manager
capability
cilium
capability
gateway api
capability
private networking
capability
observability

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