Designing platform guardrails using Kubernetes and infrastructure as code

Prabhakaran explains how platform guardrails can be designed using Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, and policy as code. Rather than presenting a single production rollout, the session focuses on proven patterns drawn from reference architectures, hands-on labs, and widely observed industry practices.

The talk breaks down where guardrails belong in the platform stack and how they differ from traditional approval gates. It highlights common design mistakes and shows how teams can prototype these approaches safely before enterprise adoption.

Key takeaways:
• What platform guardrails are and why they matter
• Where to enforce policies in Kubernetes and IaC workflows
• Common pitfalls in guardrail design
• How to validate platform patterns before production