Nicholas Pym

Software Engineer at BBD

Nicholas is a software engineer who thrives on solving problems – whether it’s untangling complex systems at work or navigating the puzzles of daily life. Passionate about all things Kubernetes and cloud-native, he’s currently diving deep into the world of Agentic AI and exploring how its capabilities can be meaningfully integrated into the platforms we build. When he's not in the thick of tech, you'll likely find Nicholas sharpening his strategy with a game of chess, experimenting in the kitchen, exploring new sights, or sinking shots in a casual game of 8-ball pool. Always curious, always hands-on – he brings both technical insight and a genuine enthusiasm for innovation to everything he does.

Platform engineering: Serving developers a menu of ready-made solutions, not raw ingredients

Andre Staats and Nicholas Pym compare platform engineering to restaurant service, where developers select from pre-configured tools instead of building from scratch. His talk explains how this approach accelerates development while allowing teams to focus on delivering real business value.

Johannesburg

13:00 SAST | 16:00 IST | 12:00 BST

45 min

Cinema 5