Platform engineering is critical for scaling modern software development, but organizations often struggle to move beyond scattered DevOps efforts and establish a cohesive, impactful platform team. In this practical 101 guide, Jean Burellier will help organizations navigate the process of building or maturing their platform engineering function. He will explore what platform engineering is—and what it is not—clarifying the distinctions between DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and platform engineering. Attendees will learn how to define their team’s mission, scope, and success metrics while also gaining insights into best practices for driving developer adoption and implementing effective platform governance. This session is ideal for startups seeking a strong foundation or enterprises aiming to scale their developer experience. By the end of the talk, attendees will have the tools to build a platform engineering team that delivers measurable impact, not just infrastructure.