How Do You Measure Devel... Jennifer Riggins, Cat Morris, Akshaya Aradhya, Laura Tacho & Helen Greul
Jennifer Riggins, Cat Morris, Akshaya Aradhya, Laura Tacho, Helen Greul
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 · Session
The KubeCon EU panel discussion, "How Do You Measure Devel...", moderated by Jennifer Riggins and featuring industry leaders Cat Morris, Akshaya Aradhya, Laura Tacho, and Helen Greul, delved into the complex and often controversial topic of developer productivity. This talk was not merely an exploration of metrics but a profound discussion on the philosophy, challenges, and strategic importance of understanding how software development teams create value. The panelists, hailing from diverse backgrounds including platform engineering, product management, and CTO roles, converged on a critical insight: measuring developer productivity is less about individual output and more about optimizing the entire **software delivery system**.
AI review
This KubeCon panel, often a venue for high-level fluff, surprisingly delivered a substantive and direct discussion on developer productivity. The speakers, a credible lineup of engineering VPs and CTOs, rightly pivoted the conversation from individual metrics to system-level optimization and the critical role of developer experience. They provided actionable insights on measuring 'time to impact,' fostering trust, and justifying investments in DevEx, moving beyond platitudes to offer concrete strategies for engineering leadership.