Platform engineering started out as a sysadmin's sidekick, but now it's a boardroom darling. CEOs and CTOs can't stop yammering about its magic touch. With over 50 engineers? Platform engineering turns a DevOps calamity into calm, claims Thomas Squeo. Thoughtworks gives a nod to its clients: go ahead and buy, mix, or concoct something new with pals like Humanitec and Mia-Platform. But hold your horsesβdon't expect miracles overnight. Real wins? Theyβre brewing around sprints four to six.










