API Platforms For Scale

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API Platforms for Scale explores the latest, trends, technologies and practices shaping API platforms. Hosted by Ikenna Nwaiwu, Principal Consultant at Ikenna Consulting and author of Automating API Delivery, each episode brings opinionated, implementation-tested insights for API platform leaders and teams. New episodes bi-weekly.

Episodes

  1. When the CoE got dismantled: Lessons from 5 years of API governance

    4d ago

    When the CoE got dismantled: Lessons from 5 years of API governance

    Most organizations stumble with API governance because they overlook the power of intentional design, scalable frameworks, and human-centric support—until chaos strikes. Miguel Quintero – OpenAPI Technical Steering Committee Member, Platform Engineer, Ex-Postman – reveals the raw truths behind building, scaling, and even dismantling API centers of excellence in large organizations. He shares eye-opening stories from the trenches—how initial wins often give way to organizational fatigue, why governance can turn into a blocker, and what it really takes to make API standards stick without stifling innovation.

    44 min
  2. API as Business Capabilities with Daniel Luebke

    Jun 1

    API as Business Capabilities with Daniel Luebke

    In this insightful interview, Daniel Lüebke, CEO of Digital Solution Architecture, shares his extensive experience in API design, governance, and the importance of aligning APIs with business capabilities. Discover practical strategies for API lifecycle management, avoiding accidental APIs, and leveraging design patterns to ensure scalable and effective API ecosystems. Keywords: API design, API governance, API patterns, API lifecycle, business capabilities, API risks, API evolution, API training. Key Topics API design patterns and their importanceRisks in API design and deliveryAligning APIs with business capabilitiesAPI evolution and lifecycle managementRole of training and governance in API success Chapters 00:00 Introduction to API Governance and Design 02:00 The Journey into API Design Patterns 06:46 Risks in API Design and Delivery 09:50 Business Capabilities in API Design 14:46 Ensuring Quality in API Processes 19:44 Understanding Accidental APIs 22:05 Evolving APIs for Consumer Experience 28:15 The Importance of API Training and Workshops 33:38 Bridging Business and Technology in API Design 38:47 Key Questions for API Governance 43:22 CTA page.png Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikenna/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielluebke/

    43 min
  3. Developer Portals, Catalogs, or Marketplaces?

    Mar 16

    Developer Portals, Catalogs, or Marketplaces?

    Most organizations face API sprawl, confusing terminology, and the challenge of choosing the right access model. Miriam Greis, Principal Integration Architect at Adosys and a recognized expert in API lifecycle management, reveals how to distinguish between developer portals, catalogs, marketplaces, and registries—and why understanding these differences can save your project from costly mistakes. Reference blog post: https://www.codecentric.de/en/knowledge-hub/blog/api-discovery-with-developer-portals-catalogs-and-marketplaces

    27 min
  4. From Legacy to Agents: Rethinking API Governance for AI

    Mar 16

    From Legacy to Agents: Rethinking API Governance for AI

    Most companies struggle to introduce effective API governance in complex, legacy environments. Andrzej Jarzyna shares the behind-the-scenes journey of transforming API practices at Poland’s largest insurer, PZU, and how a zero-start environment turned into a modern, strategic API platform.

    44 min
  5. Linting Isn’t Governance

    Mar 16

    Linting Isn’t Governance

    Most organizations focus their API governance efforts on security and monitoring, but the real challenge—and opportunity—lies upstream in the design and architecture. In this eye-opening episode, Alistair Parker, founder of Jagon.sh, explodes the myth that API linting equals governance.

    50 min
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API Platforms for Scale explores the latest, trends, technologies and practices shaping API platforms. Hosted by Ikenna Nwaiwu, Principal Consultant at Ikenna Consulting and author of Automating API Delivery, each episode brings opinionated, implementation-tested insights for API platform leaders and teams. New episodes bi-weekly.

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