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Your Platform Is Not Ready for AI Agents. Here's How to Fix That. (video)

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Do you know which parts of your platform are actually ready for AI agents — and which aren’t?

In this 30-minute LinkedIn Live, Tomasz Cholewa walks through the gaps he sees most often - and what it takes to close them before something goes wrong in production.
He’s going to talk about the three things that matter, and the failure patterns that happen when they’re missing.

It's not that easy

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

It’s not as easy as we thought it would be. AI changed a lot, but we’re still going to struggle with the weakest link in the process: the human loop.

Why we created the Innoventis Foundation

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

We are excited to announce that we have started a new non-profit organization called the Innoventis Foundation. We created it because we want to give back to the tech community and help IT in Poland grow.

11 times cheaper

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Am I stingy or thrifty? I refused to pay over 550pln (~130EUR) for new Airpods after the battery in my old ones depleted.
I’ve already paid over 100pln to fix them a few months ago. Now I’ve decided that’s enough. What did I do instead?

Why organizing KCD Warsaw 2025 was not that easy

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

When we opened our KCD Warsaw 2025 conference, I told a joke on stage that was actually true:

“You think Kubernetes is hard? Try organizing your own KCD conference.”

Why Documentation Matters Even More Now

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Okay, I’ll admit it: I’m a bit weird. My weirdness? I love writing documentation. I know, not exactly rock and roll. But there’s something about putting things down in writing that helps me understand them better. It’s like my brain needs to see it on paper (or a screen) to really click.
Turns out, this isn’t just a personal quirk – it’s becoming a superpower in the age of AI.

I'm building an AI-managed platform for apps

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’m working on a fascinating project that leverages AI to tackle Platform Engineering challenges.

It’s time to harness AI to make platform engineering more efficient. With more applications coming to our platforms, we must prepare for this influx using LLMs and AI Agents.

No, it's not about tools

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Have you ever had a problem and spent a lot of time finding the proper tool to solve it?
Well, I have — many times. Here are some of my recent realizations:

Public speaking is fun but requires practice

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I started doing public speaking over 10 years ago. For an introvert like me, it wasn’t easy at first, but over time I’ve overcome my doubts and fears, and silenced the critical voice in my head.

Is DevOps being replaced with Platform Engineering?

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Platform Engineer roles popping up everywhere. Is DevOps really dead this time? Is this just DevOps 2.0 in disguise?
Let’s be clear: This isn’t a brand new concept, but more about a focused shift – and the name change helps leverage that “shiny new thing” effect.

It's just this once - I promise!

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

If you leave the door open for changes outside of GitOps, there’s 100% chance someone will use it, as

We don't need those devops guys!

Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

“We don’t need those DevOps/Platform people anymore!” Or maybe we do. 🤔

When Cloud Agnostic makes sense

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

“Cloud agnostic” sounds amazing – freedom to run anywhere! But is it right for every company? Some truly need it, others just think they do. The reality is a complex game of trade-offs.

Why bother?

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

And yet so many have tried and are still trying.

Why AI can generate even more technical debt

Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve seen how AI is creating new apps in a few minutes and it’s amazing! This is exciting, but there’s a big problem we need to talk about: technical debt.

We work so hard

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Maybe not many appreciate it, but we are going to automate even more anyway! 💪

The AI Expertise Paradox

Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We’re starting to see AI more realistically now, right? It’s not a magical fix-all, but a tool – a powerful one, but still a tool. And for some tasks, it can be incredibly useful.

Why Kubernetes is so complex?

Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Is Kubernetes giving you a headache? You’re not alone! It’s often described as complex, and there’s no denying there’s a learning curve. But there are reasons why some may find it complex and hard to comprehend.

Inconvenient truth about observability

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I wish it wasn’t true 🙁

See you at Confidence 2025

Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Did you know that your Kubernetres cluster could be vulnerable? Even with RBAC and continuous updates?

Kubernetes is universal and can support any type of application. However, this comes at a price. There are options that open the door for attackers and can make your environment vulnerable. In this presentation, I will show the importance of protecting pods with a built-in solution - Pod Security Admission.

What is one CI/CD design principle that makes a huge difference?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve been designing and running CI/CD pipelines for a long time and there’s one principle that makes it so much easier. I wish I had learnt it earlier - it would have saved me so much time!

Are Databases on Kubernetes production-ready?

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Is it a smart or dumb idea to entrust your data to containers and Kubernetes? It’s not just lifting and shifting; you need a new mindset!
Implementing databases on Kuberbetes requires a careful approach.

Why is breaking the platform a good thing?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Good platform teams care about reliability. Excellent teams experiment and break things in order to learn and improve. It might seem counterintuitive to actively try to cause problems, but it’s the most effective way to build resilience.

How to prevent vulnerabilities like ingress-nginx in the future?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Did the recent ingress-nginx vulnerability (CVSS 9.8!) send shivers down your spine? 😱 Patching is crucial, but the real lesson is how to prepare for the next inevitable flaw.

Test in Production: Dumb or Smart?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Testing in production… sounds crazy, right? It turns out that testing in production (when done right!) offers huge advantages. It’s not for every team or every feature, but it’s a powerful tool in the right hands.

SBOMs Incoming! Are You Ready?

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

⚠️ Did you know that generating SBOMs is or will be mandatory for some projects in the 🇺🇸 and 🇪🇺? It is important to implement SBOMs to keep your environment secure.

Bare-metal or Virtualized nodes?

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

What to choose for an on-prem platform - bare-metal or virtualized nodes? Of course there is one answer. It depends.

Expert or Imposter?

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

How to distinguish a real Platform Expert from a fake one? The latter knows all the answers, the former asks the right questions. It sounds simple, but it’s a critical distinction.

Let's meet at KubeCon EU 2025

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

London calling! 🇬🇧 Excited to be heading to KubeCon EU 2025!

I’m really looking forward to seeing how the community has evolved and diving into some insightful talks. Most of all, I’d love to connect with fellow cloud native enthusiasts!

Is Jenkins Dead?

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Some may wish Jenkins disappeared completely. Apparently, it is still used in many companies. It can still be helpful, as long as it is properly managed.

See you at AzureDay Poland 2025

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Did you know that your AKS cluster could be vulnerable? Even with RBAC and continuous updates?

It's not REAL GitOps

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

No, you don’t really have GitOps if your applications are deployed from imperative CI/CD pipelines. GitOps is more than just using Git.

Kubernetes without autoscaling is just wasteful

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Using Kubernetes without proper autoscaling is like a Ferrari stuck in first gear. You’re wasting enormous potential for cost savings, responsiveness, and resource utilization. Autoscaling is very important to use Kubernetes platform efficiently.

Is Kubernetes Insecure?

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

⚠️ Did you know your Kubernetes can be insecure? If you don’t use Kyverno, Open Policy Agent then here’s what single setting must be present on your Kubernetes.