Repo tricks for scaling GitOps across Kubernetes

Register here: https://platformengineering.org/events/repo-tricks-for-scaling-gitops-across-kubernetes-2025-10-14?utm_source=meetup

Scaling Kubernetes across environments brings operational complexity, particularly when managing upgrades. Join AWS Container Specialists SAs, Tiago Reichert and Lucas Duarte, as they share real-world strategies for structuring repositories to support scalable GitOps workflows, covering MonoRepo vs repo-per-cluster models and their trade-offs in upgrade management.

In this session, you'll discover:
- How to choose between repository models (MonoRepo for all components/add-ons vs repo-per-cluster) based on your upgrade management and environment consistency needs
- Practical implementation using Flux v2, Kustomize, OpenTofu, and Helm to simplify deployments and manage environment-specific variables
- Actionable patterns for repository organization that ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable GitOps practices across Kubernetes clusters Bonus, a discussion on Gitless GitOps.

After a 30-minute talk there’ll be a 15-minute Q&A, for which we encourage you to submit questions in advance.
A webinar recording and related materials will be shared with all attendees after the event.
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Speakers:
Tiago Reichert - Senior Container Specialists SAs @ AWS

Tiago is a Solutions Architect at AWS, focused on assisting startups across Latin America to optimize their container strategies. With over 10 years of experience in tech, he has a deep passion for Containers, SaaS, and Platform Engineering. Tiago works closely with businesses to design scalable, efficient, and cost-effective cloud solutions. Tiago also actively contributes to the tech community as an organizer of KCD Brazil and meetups focused on promoting cloud-native technologies. He presented at major events such as re:Invent, KubeCon, and PlatformCon. His influence extends beyond speaking engagements, having released open-source projects, authored blogs, workshops, and white papers.

Lucas Duarte - Senior Container Specialists SAs @ AWS
Lucas Duarte is a senior specialist solutions architect for containers at AWS, where he focuses on supporting ISV customers across the Americas through AWS container services. With extensive hands-on experience in Kubernetes and DevOps leadership, Duarte has been a key contributor to several companies in Brazil, driving DevOps excellence. His expertise and leadership in cloud technologies have made him a valuable resource for organizations seeking to optimize their containerized environments.