Metrics That Matter

AI is transforming how we build and deliver software — but more code doesn’t always mean more value. In fact, AI is exposing cracks in delivery pipelines, slowing throughput, and creating new risks.

In this webinar, Adeeb Valiulla (Director of Technical Program Management, Harness) explains how to move beyond vanity metrics and dashboards to implement true Engineering Intelligence. You’ll learn how to translate engineering data into business outcomes, balance the three north stars of engineering (Efficiency, Productivity, Alignment), and operationalize improvements with real-world playbooks.

🔑 Key Takeaways

⇴ Why AI accelerates coding but strains delivery pipelines

⇴ How to balance Efficiency, Productivity, and Alignment (E/P/A)

⇴ Converting metrics like Lead Time, Deployment Frequency, and CFR into hours and dollars

⇴ Playbooks and a 90-day framework to operationalize insights

⇴ Proof points from industries including Banking, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology

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Accelerating CI/CD is not the goal—delivering outcomes is. 🚀

In this talk, Adeeb Valiulla, Director of Engineering Excellence at Harness, breaks down how organizations can measure and optimize their CI/CD transformations using Engineering Intelligence.

You'll learn:

• The key metrics beyond DORA that truly matter
• How to diagnose delivery bottlenecks using data
• Real-world case studies from cybersecurity, gaming, and financial services
• How to align engineering success with business outcomes
• The 4-stage CI/CD Maturity Model

Whether you're an engineering leader, platform team member, or DevOps practitioner, this session will give you the frameworks and insights to turn DevOps initiatives into measurable, strategic wins.

What does it really take to build elite engineering teams in 2025?

In this episode, we break down insights from the newly released State of Software Engineering Excellence 2025 report by Harness. From the evolving role of AI to why DORA metrics alone are no longer enough, we explore the six pillars that define excellence—and how modern teams are shifting from output to outcomes.

Whether you're a CTO, VP, or team lead, this conversation will help you assess your current state, spot gaps, and move up the Engineering Excellence Maturity Model.

🔗 Explore the full report: https://www.harness.io/the-state-of-software-engineering-excellence

🔗 Benchmark your Engineering Excellence maturity: https://engineeringx.org/maturity-assessment

As AI becomes deeply embedded in modern software development, how we define, and measure developer experience is rapidly evolving. In this special episode recorded live at the Developer Experience Summit, Harness Director Adeeb Valiulla moderates a candid and insightful conversation with:

• Nathen Harvey, DORA Lead at Google Cloud
• Sanjeev Hasiza, Global Director of Software Development & Architecture at Sensormatic (Johnson Controls)

Together, they unpack:

• Why traditional productivity metrics fall short in the age of AI
• How to measure developer satisfaction, creativity, and flow
• The subtle but critical impacts of GenAI on morale, collaboration, and value perception
• The importance of balancing data-driven decisions with human-centered leadership

This is a must-listen for engineering leaders, platform teams, and anyone shaping the future of DevEx. Move beyond vanity metrics. Focus on meaningful impact.

What separates good engineering teams from elite ones?

Clarity, focus, and the ability to prove impact. In this episode, Adeeb Valiulla reveals how top-performing companies—from cybersecurity to gaming—are using Harness Software Engineering Insights (SEI) to transform scattered data into actionable intelligence that boosts efficiency, productivity, and alignment.

• You’ll learn a step-by-step framework to:
• Define meaningful engineering objectives
• Configure SEI for real insights (not noise)
• Use persona-based metrics to engage CTOs, directors, and product leaders
• Set outcome-driven engineering OKRs
• Scale review rhythms across teams for continuous improvement

📈 Plus, hear real-world examples of teams cutting PR times by 98%, improving change failure rates by 83%, and scaling deployment frequency to over 90 per day.

🔥 If you're ready to turn engineering data into business value—this episode is your blueprint.

🎧 Tune in and start operationalizing insight across your org.

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.

🔥 Tune in and redefine what it means to lead an engineering team in the modern era. 🚀🎙️

🔍 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.

🔥 Tune in and start transforming your engineering culture today. 🎙️

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!

🔥 Subscribe now for actionable insights on engineering excellence! 🚀🎙️

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.

🔥 Subscribe now for actionable insights on engineering excellence! 🚀🎙️