Managing Expectations During Large-Scale Infrastructure Migration

Discover strategies for managing expectations during large-scale infrastructure migrations in this conference talk from LeadDev New York 2024. Learn from Datadog's experience migrating to Kubernetes, involving 2000+ engineers across 250+ teams. Explore the challenges of transforming human behaviors alongside technical changes, and gain insights into effective communication techniques. Understand the importance of addressing the human aspect of change management, including dealing with ingrained habits and potential disappointments. Gain valuable lessons on building a deployment platform, establishing two-way communication channels, and practicing reflective listening to navigate complex organizational transformations successfully.

Managing expectations | Seshendra Nalla | LeadDev New York 2024