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Rickey Zachary
Global Lead of Platform Engineering, Thoughtworks
Rickey Zachary, Global Lead of Engineering Platforms at Thoughtworks, specializes in designing and implementing platform engineering solutions that solve enterprise-scale challenges. With over two decades of experience, he helps organizations establish internal developer platforms that increase productivity, reduce cognitive load, and accelerate software delivery. Rickey guides global clients in creating self-service capabilities, implementing platform governance models, and measuring platform effectiveness through DORA and SPACE metrics. His industry recognition includes speaking engagements at major technology conferences like KubeCon, Google Next, and AWS Re:Invent, where he shares insights on platform team structures and operating models. His research in platform standardization, developer portals, and golden paths enables organizations to transform their technical foundations while maintaining the balance between developer autonomy and enterprise governance.
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