Name: More Than a Platform: A Song for Cloud Foundry - Xiujiao Gao, FiveTwenty Inc.
Start: 2026-09-21T14:10:00+0200
End: 2026-09-21T14:15:00+0200

21- 22 September | Heidelberg, Germany
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More Than a Platform: A Song for Cloud Foundry - Xiujiao Gao, FiveTwenty Inc.

Monday September 21, 2026 14:10 - 14:15 CEST

Friedrich Hegel 1 + 2

Over the years, Cloud Foundry has been more than just a platform to me. It has shaped how I think about developer experience, platform engineering, operational excellence, organizational culture, business strategy, and the relationship between developers and operators.

Like many people in this community, I have spent countless hours building, migrating, operating, upgrading, troubleshooting, and advocating for CF. Through those experiences, I developed a deep appreciation for the values behind the platform: simplicity, automation, reliability, and enabling developers to focus on delivering value.

This lightning talk is a personal project and a creative experiment. Rather than presenting architecture diagrams or technical deep dives, I will share an original song inspired by my experiences with Cloud Foundry. The lyrics celebrate the people, components, and ideas that make Cloud Foundry special: from BOSH and Diego to Buildpacks, UAA, and Genesis, and most importantly, the philosophy that great platforms should make complexity disappear.

This is Cloud Foundry through my eyes: not just as technology, but as a community, a culture, and a philosophy that continues to inspire me.

Speakers

Xiujiao Gao

COO, FiveTwenty Inc.

Dr. Xiujiao Gao is Co-Founder and COO of FiveTwenty Inc., bringing more than 15 years of experience in the CF community. Her platform architect background helps her guide clients through both technical decisions and long-term technology investments. She has led teams in BOSH & CF... Read More →

Monday September 21, 2026 14:10 - 14:15 CEST
Friedrich Hegel 1 + 2

Lighting Talk

Cloud Foundry Summit 2026

Xiujiao Gao

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