When a legacy bank's fintech venture faced operational paralysis, one "simple" question triggered a revolution. Discover how GitOps transformed a tech stack and an entire organisational DNA. This isn't the story of another tool – it's a blueprint for turning chaos into your competitive advantage.

Every transformation story has a trigger point. For one of Britain's oldest banks, it wasn't a system failure or a security breach – it was a single question nobody could answer. This seemingly innocent inquiry exposed the fragility of their fintech venture's operational foundation and sparked a journey that would reshape their entire organisation. This isn't just another technical implementation story. It's a narrative about how GitOps principles catalysed a cultural renaissance within a centuries-old institution. You'll witness how a team transformed from firefighters to innovators and how version control evolved from a code repository to a single source of truth for the entire organisation. Whether you're drowning in operational complexity or simply seeking to future-proof your organisation, this talk will arm you with actionable insights to lead your own transformation. You'll leave understanding how GitOps can be more than a methodology – it can be the foundation of your competitive advantage in the digital age. Leave inspired, equipped, and ready to transform your own chaos into clarity.

Steve Wade founded The Cloud Native Club, a global community for cloud-native enthusiasts. He is also a maintainer of the Flux Terraform Provider. As an experienced conference speaker, independent cloud-native consultant, and trainer, Steve shares his expertise worldwide. He has held platform leadership roles across various industries, including real estate, gaming, fintech, and the UK Parliament. With a BSc in Computer Science, Steve is passionate about cloud-native software development and distributed computing.