The old playbook of gut instinct and velocity charts is dead. Today’s engineering leaders must move beyond opinions and dashboards—they need clarity, alignment, and proof of impact.

In this powerful episode, Adeeb Valiulla lays out a new leadership blueprint for modern software teams: one driven by insight, not guesswork. Discover how Harness SEI helps engineering teams turn data into direction, protect creative flow, and tie every commit to business value.

• Why output ≠ impact, and how to measure what really matters
• How to lead with clarity using PR cycle time, scope creep, KTLO, and more
• How SEI empowers developers while giving execs the full story
• Why efficiency is the new growth—and how to drive it without burnout
• How automating the noise creates space for creativity and innovation

📌 For any engineering leader ready to stop guessing and start leading, this is your playbook.

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🔍 What You’ll Learn:

What does developer productivity really mean—and how do you measure it without falling into the trap of vanity metrics? In this episode, Adeeb Valiulla tackles the most critical and frequently asked questions around developer productivity, drawing from real-world examples across tech, gaming, and cybersecurity.

You'll learn:

• What developer productivity actually is—and why it matters
• How to use DORA, Dev Insights, and Sprint Metrics to track performance
• The role of Generative AI in boosting productivity
• How Harness SEI gives engineering teams data-driven, persona-based insights
• Why developer well-being and autonomy are non-negotiables

📌 Whether you’re a CTO, Director, or Manager, this episode will help you go beyond buzzwords and build a scalable, insight-driven productivity program.

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For too long, engineering has been seen as a black box—delivering software without clear visibility into its impact on business outcomes. But in today's data-driven world, engineering leaders must influence, align, and communicate effectively to drive strategic decisions.

In this episode, Adeeb Valiulla explores how to translate engineering metrics into business impact using Harness Software Engineering Insights (SEI). Learn how to move beyond vanity metrics, tailor insights for executive stakeholders, and showcase engineering’s role in revenue growth, efficiency, and innovation.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why traditional engineering metrics fail to resonate with executives
• How to frame engineering data for CEOs, CFOs, CROs, and CPOs
• The top metrics that impact business alignment, efficiency, and productivity
• Best practices for cross-functional communication using Harness SEI
• How SEI dashboards help engineering leaders tell a compelling data story.

📌 Ideal for CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Product Leaders, and Business Executives looking to enhance engineering's strategic role in the company.

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Not all engineering metrics are created equal. CTOs, Directors, Engineering Managers, Scrum Masters, and Product Managers each need different insights to optimize software delivery and team performance.

Harness Software Engineering Insights (SEI) provides persona-based metrics tailored to each role, ensuring that engineering leaders can track efficiency, productivity, and business alignment at the right level and frequency.

In this episode, Adeeb Valiulla explores:

• Key metrics for each persona—from executives to developers
• How to track DORA, Sprint Insights, Business Alignment, and Trellis effectively
• Best practices for leveraging SEI dashboards to drive strategic decisions
• How persona-driven insights improve engineering performance and delivery

📌 If you’re an executive, engineering leader, Scrum Master, or Product Manager looking to make data-driven decisions, this episode is for you!

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Traditional developer productivity metrics often fall short of capturing the full picture. Enter the SPACE framework—a modern, multidimensional approach developed by GitHub, the University of Victoria, and Microsoft to redefine how we measure and enhance developer productivity.

In this episode, Adeeb Valiulla breaks down the five key dimensions of SPACE — Satisfaction, Performance, Activity, Communication, and Efficiency—and explains how organizations can leverage these insights to drive engineering excellence, team well-being, and business success.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• What the SPACE framework is and why it matters
• How to measure developer satisfaction, performance, and efficiency
• Avoiding the trap of vanity metrics and focusing on meaningful insights
• Practical strategies to apply SPACE metrics in your organization

📌 Perfect for engineering leaders, developers, and product managers looking to implement a balanced, effective approach to developer productivity.

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How do you streamline developer workflows while effectively measuring engineering productivity and quality? In this insightful episode, Adeeb Valiulla explores the power of combining the Harness Internal Developer Portal (IDP) and Harness Software Engineering Insights (SEI). Learn how IDP simplifies daily developer tasks and onboarding processes, and how SEI offers deep analytics into code quality, team productivity, and business alignment.

Discover why integrating these tools can unlock higher productivity, improved collaboration, and smarter, data-driven engineering decisions.

🚀 Key Topics Include:

• The distinct roles of IDP and SEI
• Automating workflows vs. driving insights

• Why engineering teams benefit from using IDP and SEI together

📌 Ideal for developers, engineering leaders, and DevOps professionals looking to enhance their organization's efficiency and productivity.

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Can Business Intelligence (BI) tools truly replace Software Engineering Insights (SEI) when it comes to measuring developer productivity, DORA metrics, and business alignment? In this episode, Adeeb Valiulla breaks down the key differences between Harness SEI and traditional BI tools, uncovering why engineering teams need specialized insights beyond standard dashboards.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why SEI goes beyond reporting to drive engineering impact
• How BI tools fall short in measuring developer productivity
• The role of DORA, Sprint Insights, and Business Alignment dashboards
• How to get actionable insights for engineering leadership

📌 If you're an engineering leader, DevOps professional, or product manager trying to understand whether BI tools are enough for engineering analytics, this episode is a must-listen!

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How do you build an effective Engineering Metrics Program that drives developer productivity, business alignment, and engineering excellence? In this insightful discussion, Adeeb Valiulla shares practical strategies, real-world experiences, and key takeaways on implementing data-driven engineering metrics that matter.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why Engineering Metrics are crucial for success

• Common challenges and how to overcome them
• The Role of Efficiency, Productivity, and Alignment
• Practical steps to implement a metrics-driven approach

📌 Whether you're an engineering leader, developer, or product manager, this episode will give you actionable insights to elevate your software engineering practice.

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