Hi, I'm Aravind HU

Platform Engineering & Developer Experience Leader

I transform engineering platforms into systems that teams trust and businesses scale on—without compromising security, compliance, or velocity.

Aravind HU
2x

Velocity Increase

Halved release cycles while elevating reliability through shift-left practices

15+

Years Leading Teams

Healthcare, Construction, SaaS—architecting platforms that scale

16

Insights Shared

Real-world lessons on platform strategy & developer experience

The Problem I Solve

If your engineering organization is shipping faster but feeling slower—fragile releases, overburdened teams, inconsistent quality, constant pressure from security and compliance—the problem isn't your people.

It's the platform and operating model they're delivering on.

Most organizations fall into two traps: they accelerate delivery without fixing foundational platform gaps, or they deploy tools without changing how engineers actually work. The result? Burnout, rework, and systems that don't scale when stakes rise.

What I've Delivered

  • Internal Developer Platforms at Philips—standardized, automated build/deploy workflows using Backstage
  • InnerSource Models that amplified reuse and reinforced shared ownership across teams
  • Shift-Left Quality practices that halved release cycles while improving reliability
  • AI-Assisted Development through GitHub Copilot integration—practical productivity multiplier
  • Golden Paths that enable self-service without compromising governance

Core Expertise

Platform Engineering Backstage InnerSource DevEx CI/CD Cloud Native Microservices GitHub Copilot Compliance

Currently

Platform Engineering Leader

Philips Healthcare

Architecting internal developer platforms for regulated healthcare environments—balancing velocity with compliance.

Let's Connect

Open to thoughtful conversations on platform strategy, developer experience, or scaling delivery in regulated environments.

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