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Do you trust the data & reports from the big analysts?

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Yes

Sometimes

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What percent of your IT leadership is women?

People & Leadership

5-9

10-14

15-20

20+

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What is your typical weekly work schedule look like?

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< 40 hrs

40 - 55 hrs

56 - 65 hrs

66 - 75 hrs

76 - 85 hrs

> 85 hrs

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Have you used developer experience tools to measure and track changes? If so, which ones would you recommend? If not, are you interested in exploring these or skeptical of their value?

Vendor/Product Recommendation Management Tools Software Development

Barry DanoffSVP Technology in Insurance (except health)16 days ago

I would mention JIRA and its various plugins that can track metrics similar to those in the SPACE framework. Paying for a specialized toolset to track these metrics might not always provide a high return on investment. However, ...read more

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What makes a good developer experience, in your view? If you have to narrow it down, what’s the most important aspect an organization needs to get right?

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Barry DanoffSVP Technology in Insurance (except health)16 days ago

I believe the most important aspect is the autonomy, mastery, and purpose framework. As developers gain more experience, they desire to contribute in a broad way. No one who has been coding for a few years wants to spend ...read more

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How is developer productivity connected to developer experience (if at all)? Does improving developer productivity also have a positive impact on developer experience?

Software Development Productivity Tools People & Leadership

Barry DanoffSVP Technology in Insurance (except health)17 days ago

1) How is developer productivity connected to developer experience (if at all)?
A positive developer experience fosters an environment where developers feel empowered, supported, and equipped with the right tools and ...read more

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In your experience, how long does it take to measurably improve developer productivity? Are there any low-lift changes organizations can make for a quick win in this area?

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Barry DanoffSVP Technology in Insurance (except health)17 days ago

Improving developer productivity can take varying amounts of time depending on the existing processes, tools, and culture within an organization. However, measurable improvements can often be seen within a few weeks to a ...read more

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How have you improved developer productivity so far? What wins have you seen in your organization?

People & Leadership

Barry DanoffSVP Technology in Insurance (except health)16 days ago

One angle I'd like to add is the discovery process. It's essential for product owners to engage with business partners and units early, discussing and planning features clearly and promptly. We've adopted a continuous discovery ...read more

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Of the software developer productivity metrics you’ve collected, which provide the most actionable insights (examples: DORA software metrics, SPACE, etc.)?

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Barry DanoffSVP Technology in Insurance (except health)16 days ago

One thing I'd like to add is the importance of looking at security scans to ensure there are no open security issues. We also focus on code quality, not just the defects that make it into production, but also those identified ...read more

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Does the software industry have a good understanding of what impacts developer productivity? What are some common misconceptions when it comes to factors that help or hurt productivity on dev teams?

Software Development

Barry DanoffSVP Technology in Insurance (except health)16 days ago

Two points I'd like to bring up: First, you can't look at developer productivity evenly across all team members. Senior engineers, for instance, spend more time mentoring and doing architecture work compared to junior engineers, ...read more

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What level of experience do you look for when evaluating candidates for leadership positions in software? Which previous roles or responsibilities would you need to see before you sign off on a potential new hire?

Engineering

Barry DanoffSVP Technology in Insurance (except health)4 months ago

When I'm hiring for leadership positions, such as managers or directors, I look for a combination of skills. I prefer candidates who have at least two to three years of experience leading people. This isn't about technology ...read more

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Which skills have the most impact on someone’s ability to lead a software team, in your experience?

Engineering

Barry DanoffSVP Technology in Insurance (except health)4 months ago

For me, there are two indispensable factors. First, you need technical expertise to know when to dig deeper into an issue. Without this ability, you won't be successful. Second, you need people who genuinely want to lead ...read more

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What are the key moments in your career that led you to a leadership position?

Engineering

Barry DanoffSVP Technology in Insurance (except health)4 months ago

My journey to leadership began early in my career. At the time, there wasn’t a lot of leadership in the tech field, especially in software engineering management. I remember thinking that I could do a better job than the ...read more

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