Ambassador

Vivekananda Jayaram

Lead Software Engineer

United StatesVerified Community Ambassador

Identified Expertise

Content Vivekananda is Following

Please join or sign in to view Vivekananda's full profile

By joining the Peer Community, you'll get:

Peer Discussions and Polls
One-Minute Insights
Connect with like-minded individuals

Post-pandemic, will your team be working fully remote, in-person, or hybrid?

People & Leadership Process Management Team & Organizational Design+2 more

Remote

In-person

Hybrid

View Results

3.3k views1 Upvote

Have you found that GenAI has helped your org scale agile software development, or has it disrupted your progress?

Engineering Strategy & Architecture Applications & Platforms

Helpful impact

Disruptive impact

N/A — haven’t integrated GenAI into our agile processes

View Results

248 views1 Upvote

In my company we have an ongoing debate about how similar or different software engineering and data engineering is. We have chapters/COEs devoted to both areas across the lines of businesses within our company. We are trying to standardize performance expectations and performance metrics where possible. What do you think? Are software and data engineering...

A. Identical from an engineering perspective with more or less the same set of competencies?

B. Overlapping with many (up to 80%) common competencies such as code management, reliability engineering, merge and branch strategy, etc.?

C. Completely unique with very few common competencies?

View Results

116 views1 Upvote

Over the course of your software career, have you ever been hired into a leadership position specifically to oversee a major initiative (like a large-scale application migration, for example)? If so, did you stay on staff after that was complete?

Engineering Talent Sourcing & Hiring Personal Development

Yes, and I stayed on staff

Yes, but I left after the project was complete

No, I’ve never experienced this

View Results

114 views1 Upvote

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

Vivekananda JayaramLead Software Engineer17 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

Read More Comments

77 views5 Comments

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?

Relationship Management Software Development People & Leadership

Vivekananda JayaramLead Software Engineer17 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

Read More Comments

54 views6 Comments

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

Peer Insights

Vivekananda JayaramLead Software Engineer16 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

Read More Comments

46 views3 Comments

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

Vivekananda JayaramLead Software Engineer16 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

Read More Comments

154 views1 Upvote5 Comments

What are some stressors that are unique to leadership positions in the software industry? What advice would you offer to a new leader looking to manage their own stress levels?

Vivekananda JayaramLead Software Engineer2 months ago

The software industry is a high-pressure environment, and leaders often face the risk of burnout. I experienced this first hand after a decade in banking, creating enterprise software. It was only after attending a talk by ...read more

Read More Comments

105 views1 Upvote3 Comments

What role can software leaders play in fostering an environment that allows for open communication about stress and mental health?

Vivekananda JayaramLead Software Engineer2 months ago

Software leaders play a critical role in fostering an environment that promotes open communication about stress and mental health. This begins with consistent communication with your team. Leaders must build trust from the ...read more

Read More Comments

243 views1 Upvote3 Comments

When things get busy, what’s the best way to protect the team’s work-life balance and reduce their stress levels?

Vivekananda JayaramLead Software Engineer2 months ago

In my experience, it's important to be upfront about the capacity of work one can handle. In the realm of software development, for example, if my workload is already at its limit, I would decline additional tasks until the ...read more

1 Reply

Read More Comments

101 views1 Upvote3 Comments

Which software development approaches are the best at keeping stress levels low and developers happy?

Vivekananda JayaramLead Software Engineer2 months ago

The best approach can vary from team to team and project to project. However, we've recently started using agile development. Unlike the waterfall model where you have set timelines and deliverables, agile involves frequent ...read more

Read More Comments

71 views2 Comments

How big of a problem is burnout for the software industry?

Vivekananda JayaramLead Software Engineer2 months ago

The software development industry is indeed rife with stress. Rapid technological advancements exert pressure on professionals to stay updated. Moreover, the nature of software development involves constant feedback and communication, ...read more

Read More Comments

114 views1 Upvote3 Comments

How do you persuade a hesitant C-suite that it is the right time to begin an application modernization project?

Engineering Software Development

Vivekananda JayaramLead Software Engineer3 months ago

It is crucial to first understand their concerns. Presenting a clear, jargon-free case that aligns with the business goals is essential. Demonstrating the benefits through case studies or proof of concepts can be very persuasive. ...read more

Read More Comments

70 views1 Upvote4 Comments

Engagement Stats

16
Answers Written

601
Profile Views

5
Upvotes Received