In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Batey, CTO of CECG, to explore the evolution and impact of Platform Engineering 🛠️🚀. We discuss its origins, how it empowers developers to move faster ⚡, and the three major challenges it helps solve 🧩📈.Christopher shares what it takes to become a platform engineer, the kind of background that helps, and how teams can begin implementing platform engineering in their organizations 🧑‍💻🏗️. We also dive into how it enforces standards and security across teams, creating consistency and resilience 🔐📋.Looking ahead, we explore the future of platform engineering and how AI might reshape its role—bringing smarter automation, deeper insights, and even more powerful developer tools 🤖🌍. Tune in for a forward-thinking conversation packed with practical advice and visionary ideas!Guest: Christopher BateySponsor: Core Engineering Consulting GroupHost: Andreas Lefkatis Powered By GDG Cyprus Join our WhatsApp GroupFollow Hack Cyprus Podcast for more!