Apr 29
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What does a Head of Platform Engineering actually do in a modern software organization? In this video, we explore the responsibilities, impact, and mindset behind one of the most important leadership roles in platform engineering, featuring Mallory Haigh, Principal Platform Therapist and long-time contributor to the platform engineering community. Based on the Platform Engineering article “What does a Head of Platform Engineering do?”, this conversation breaks down how the role goes far beyond tooling and infrastructure to focus on strategy, enablement, and organizational alignment. In this video, you’ll learn: - The core responsibilities of a Head of Platform Engineering - How the role connects platform strategy, developer experience, and business outcomes - Why communication, empathy, and leadership are as critical as technical depth - How platform engineering leadership is evolving as the discipline matures This video is ideal for platform engineers, engineering managers, DevEx leaders, and anyone considering or working closely with platform leadership roles. Read more: https://platformengineering.org/blog/what-does-a-head-of-platform-engineering-do