Have you ever wondered what it actually takes to deploy your Python/Django or any application to Kubernetes - and build a platform around it? Or if you already have one, whether you'd build it the same way in 2026? This talk introduces Kubernetes as LEGO: building a real platform one block at a time, starting from raw primitives, layering Helm and Kustomize where they genuinely earn their place, and finally writing a custom operator in plain Python using kopf. At each step, we ask: Does this next block solve a real problem, or create a new one? You'll leave with a composable mental model and a sharper instinct for when to stop.
Platform engineering has a complexity problem. The default playbook - install everything, abstract it all away - produces platforms that are expensive to operate and painful to debug. This talk is for Python developers who are Kubernetes-curious but find the ecosystem overwhelming, and for engineers already using Kubernetes to visually reflect on and revisit their experience with it.
The talk progresses through three levels, each justified by what the previous one couldn’t handle:
The through-line is a single question asked at every layer: what problem does this solve that the previous level couldn’t? That question is the decision framework attendees take home. No prior Kubernetes experience assumed; familiarity with Python or Django is helpful.
Dipendra is a Solution Architect at Cater Care. He brings together experience in finance, tech support, and systems analysis to bridge business and technology. He collaborates across teams to streamline processes, drive digital transformation, and create better user experiences, always with a focus on practical, people-first solutions.
A passionate advocate for open source and developer culture, Dipendra works mainly with Python, React, and Google Cloud (with a special interest in serverless). He’s committed to making IT smarter, fostering innovation, and helping teams work better together.
