People & CulturePeople & Culture
Lunch Talk45min
INTERMEDIATE

Developer Experience : From Hype to Reality

This talk centers on practical implementation of Developer Experience (DevEx) in tech industry, drawing case studies from large organizations like Rabobank & Bol.com. It explores diverse strategies for fostering a DevEx culture, introduces qualitative metrics for strategic decisions, and shows how AI can enhance DevEx. Attendees will gain insights on the importance of DevEx and Platform Engineering, practical tips, and effective measurements for success.

Soroosh Khodami
Soroosh KhodamiCode Nomads
Makan Sepehrifar
Makan SepehrifarCode Nomads

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Tuesday, October 8, 12:40-13:25
Room 4
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The term “developer experience” (DevEx) emerged in the early 2010s as a response to the growing importance of developer communities in the tech industry, ensuring happy and productive developers through a seamless experience. While numerous theoretical guidelines exist for DevEX, this talk focuses on practical implementation and case studies. Drawing from our own experiences in large organizations like Rabobank & Bol.com, we explore diverse approaches to fostering a DevEx culture. We will show how different high-level incentives behind DevEx Culture adoption, change the strategies of big and medium size organizations toward the implementation. Finally we will also introduce qualitative metrics that guide strategic decisions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Takeaways:Understanding the importance of relation between Developer Experience (DX) and Platform Engineering.Learned lessons from real-world examples of large/mid-sized companies.Practical tips on what services can bring more value for your companyBest measurements to help your company to weight their success in developer experience and platform engineeringDiscovering how AI can enhance Developer Experience.
Continuous Improvement
Developer Experience
Platform Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
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Soroosh Khodami

Soroosh Khodami

Code Nomads

Netherlands

Soroosh is a software engineer and software architecture enthusiast, passionate about building simple but impactful solutions. With over 10 years of experience in diverse domains, including Telecom, Media & Entertainment, and E-Commerce. He has worked with small startups and large enterprises serving 80 million active subscribers. Currently working as a Solution Architect at Rabobank via Code Nomads. Soroosh strongly believes in the power of collaborative learning and enjoys sharing his experiences and insights with other developers.
Makan Sepehrifar

Makan Sepehrifar

Code Nomads

Netherlands

Makan Sepehrifar is a software architect whose fascination with the intricacies of organizational behavior and cognitive psychology has led him to redefine the way technology interfaces with human understanding. Looking at software architecture as a craftsmanship process, he realized that the more abstract you look at it, the more complexities arises. His career has been a testament to his commitment to bridging the gap between technology and human behavior, resulting in innovative software solutions that not only work efficiently but also self-adaptive teams that embrace the mindset of agile.
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