Platform Engineering Assessment
A focused diagnostic engagement to review your Kubernetes platform architecture, operating model, and reliability practices. Designed for organisations that know there are issues but want an expert assessment before committing to a larger programme.
What we assess
- Cluster architecture and configuration
- Platform team operating model and governance
- Deployment and release practices
- Observability and alerting maturity
- Infrastructure as Code quality and patterns
- Developer experience and self-service capabilities
What you get
- Platform architecture review with findings
- Maturity assessment across key dimensions
- Risk and gap analysis
- Prioritised improvement roadmap
- Recommended next steps with effort estimates
Best suited for
Engineering leaders who need clarity on what to fix first. Typically triggered by platform reliability concerns, upcoming scaling requirements, or a need to justify investment in platform improvement.
Related capabilities
This engagement draws on our work across:
Talk to us about an assessment
Most engagements start with a short call. We'll confirm scope and whether an assessment is the right starting point.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should we run a Platform Engineering Assessment?
When you know there are issues - cluster sprawl, reliability concerns, platform team strain, rising costs, blocked engineering teams - but want an expert view of what to fix and in what order before committing to a larger programme.
What does the assessment deliver?
A written platform architecture review, a maturity assessment across key dimensions (architecture, operating model, observability, IaC, developer experience), a risk and gap analysis, and a prioritised roadmap with effort estimates and recommended next steps.
Do we need to commit to follow-on work?
No. The assessment is scoped as a standalone engagement. Many clients then engage us for a Platform Engineering Transformation, but the assessment is designed to be useful on its own - including if you decide to deliver the work internally or with another partner.
How much access do you need?
Read-only access to clusters, IaC repositories, CI/CD, observability, and documentation, plus structured interviews with platform engineers, application teams, and engineering leadership. We work in your environment - we do not extract or replicate code.