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For today's episode of The Shortcu.tt Podcast, we’re joined by Susanne Kaiser, an independent tech consultant specializing in developer productivity and adaptive sociotechnical systems.
Susanne shares her journey from startup CTO to expert in combining Wardley Mapping, Domain-Driven Design, and Team Topologies to create architectures for flow. We dive into concepts like fast flow, cognitive load, team autonomy, and the importance of aligning organizational structures to user needs. If you’re keen to explore strategies for effective team organization and software delivery, this episode is packed with insights!
Key Points:What fast flow means for developer productivity at a team and organizational level.
The architectural flow of Wardley Mapping, Domain-Driven Design, and Team Topologies.
How to create architectures for flow in complex systems. Strategies to navigate challenges in scaling teams and splitting responsibilities.
The role of purpose, user needs, and shared vision in driving transformation.
Resources Mentioned:Website: https://susannekaiser.net/
The Architecture for Flow Canvas (incl. link to Miro board):
Book (pre-order): Adaptive Systems With Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies: Architecture for Flow (Addison-Wesley Signature Vernon) https://a.co/d/1I7aO1OWardley Mapping by Simon Wardley
Domain-Driven Design (DDD) by Eric Evans
Team Topologies by Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais
Dynamic Reteaming by Heidi Helfand
Timestamps00:00 - Introduction, about Susanne Kaiser, and overview of the episode
06:15 - Combining these frameworks to build architectures for flow.
10:49 - How Susanne approaches organizations: Assessing the current state.
13:25 - Using Wardley Mapping to map user needs and value chains.
17:19 - Addressing challenges: Legacy systems, cognitive load, and team dynamics.
20:51 - Lessons from startups and enterprises: Common ground and unique challenges.
28:22 - The role of mindset in team composition and responsibility.
34:28 - How to manage team transitions and self-selection processes.
36:36 - Susanne’s Shortcu.tt
37:00 - Where to connect with Susanne and closing remarks.
Connect with Us:Susanne Kaiser-
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannekaiser1
https://susannekaiser.net/
Morten Christensen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mortenchr/
Marilag Svennevig - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilag/
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In this episode of The Shortcu.tt podcast, hosts Morten and Marilag are joined by Casper Jensen, Engineering Director Enterprise Architecture at Pandora.
They discuss Pandora's journey towards improving developer experience and productivity, the transition from project-led to product-led organization, and the challenges and strategies involved in managing a global tech team. Casper also shares insights on the importance of cross-functional collaboration, the impact of a strong engineering culture, and the significance of broadening one's technological scope as a developer.Key Points:
- Pandora's transition from a project-led to a product-led organization.
- The structure and role of product teams at Pandora.
- The importance of developer experience and the steps Pandora is taking to improve it.
- The challenges of integrating internal and external engineering teams.
- The role of AI in enhancing developer productivity.
- The significance of cross-functional collaboration and understanding different technologies.
- The benefits of broadening one's technological scope for better productivity.
Timestamp:
00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guests
00:45 Overview of Pandora and Casper Jensen's role
06:21 Pandora's developer experience
12:37 The Engineering community at Pandora, and its challenges
16:12 Encouraging cross-functional collaboration
24:00 - Challenges in data discoverability
28:01 Use of Backstage and exploring Kubernetes Space
33:22 Controversial question about mass adoption of technology
36:12 AI's role in developer productivity
39:34 Casper's Shortcu.tt
Connect with Us:
Casper Jensen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/casperj/
Morten Christensen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mortenchr/
Marilag Svennevig - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilag/
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In the pilot episode of Shortcu.tt, Morten, and Marilag are joined by Rasmus Hald to discuss the importance of developer experience (DX).Rasmus shares insights from his extensive career at Microsoft, Maersk, and Lego, emphasizing the value of reducing toil and enhancing developer happiness. The conversation covers the significance of developer productivity, the SPACE framework for measuring DX, and the role of developer portals. Rasmus also provides practical advice on how organizations, regardless of size, can improve their developer experience and the benefits of a product-centric organization.Key Points:- Rasmus Hald's background and passion for developer experience.- The importance of enhancing developer happiness.- Explanation of the SPACE framework for measuring developer productivity.- The role of developer portals in improving discoverability and transparency.- Practical advice for organizations to start improving their developer experience.- The benefits of a product-centric organization.Timestamp:0:00 Introduction4:00 How do you frame developer experience and its value?9:00 How do you balance making developers happy?14:10 Does it require a certain size for it to make sense?22:14 What were the toughest challenges you had to overcome?26:43 How important is a developer portal? Is it the first step? Connect with Us:Rasmus Hald - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasmus-hald-33661b3/Morten Christensen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mortenchr/Marilag Svennevig - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilag/Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shortcu.tt/Substack: https://www.shortcu.tt/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shortcu-tt-podcast/id1778022854Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UYS8X1UnHpB4aHlDOmfRE?si=1f6f11eaa65c407b
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Welcome to the teaser episode of the shortcu.tt podcast, your go-to source for insights on developer experience, cloud, and product engineering.
In this episode, hosts Marilag and Morten introduce themselves and share their extensive backgrounds in the tech industry, which inspired them to start a podcast for developers, product teams and tech leaders.
Key Topics Discussed:
Introduction to Hosts:
Marilag: Filipina tech entrepreneur, active in tech communities in Denmark and the Philippines.
Morten: Digital Engineering and People manager, active in Copenhagen Dotnet User Group and Azure User Group Denmark.
Podcast Goals:
Inspire teams and tech leaders
Highlight stories from organizations of all sizes in and outside of Europe
Share success stories and strategies to improve developer productivity and experience.
Engage with tech leaders, engineering managers, product managers, and C-level executives.
Developer Experience and Productivity:
Importance of creating a productive environment for developers.
Strategies to minimize impediments and enhance developer flow.
Personal Insights:
Marilag and Morten share their personal interests and experiences in the tech industry.
Fun questions about their favorite activities and hobbies.
