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Are you tracking what truly matters in your engineering team’s performance? ?? Metrics like DORA, defect rates, and developer satisfaction don’t just highlight areas for improvement, they connect your team’s efforts to real business outcomes. Want to know which KPIs to track and why? Check it out ??

If you’re measuring developer productivity by lines of code or bugs caught, you’re only scratching the surface. ?? Productivity in engineering is complex, tied to collaboration, value delivery, and reducing bottlenecks. In our latest blog, we explore best practices and key metrics that align engineering efforts with business goals without falling into vanity metrics traps. From DORA metrics to flow efficiency, find out how to measure what truly matters and create a thriving developer environment. Link in comments ??

We’re excited to welcome all the amazing new Jellies who’ve joined us over the past 90 days! ?? You’ve already started making an impact, and we’re so happy to have you here. Welcome to: ? Rey Al Zubaydi, Dan A., and Eliana Eskinazi strengthening our Business Development team. ? Zach Thompson, Ben Elrod, Katy Bayless, and Roxana Fitzmaurice driving Customer Success. ? Joshua Garber rocking Customer Support. ? Shruti Dalvi Rosen adding creative vision to Design. ? Ashley Redzko, Mark Schumaker, Susan Jacobs, Christina Ahrens Roberts, Alyse (Uh-lease) Nicole Dunn, and Gemma Smith-Vondras driving innovation in Engineering. ? John Lukich advancing Forward Deployed Engineering. ? Bianca R. and Nathalia Moran excelling in Implementation. ? Ryan Kizielewicz and Tricia Gregg shaping Product. ? Victoria Ng helping us grow through Talent Acquisition. ? Alissa D'Angelo and Jack Strakosch expanding opportunities in Sales. ? Alec Pickup and Emily Dunn elevating Sales Engineering. We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together. Thank you for trusting us with this next chapter in your careers. To new beginnings and great things ahead! ??

This event captured everything we love about the tech world: collaboration, creativity, and connection. ?? We’re proud to partner with incredible organizations to support Boston's vibrant product, design, and engineering communities—and grateful to all the amazing attendees who made it unforgettable. ?

?? Ready to set the stage for a strong 2025? Join The Bloom Peer Networking Program! Connect with fellow engineering leaders in 1:1 conversations to share insights on strategy, resource planning, and the future of R&D. Here’s how it works: ? Sign up in just 3 minutes. ? Matcha handles the scheduling—syncs with your calendar seamlessly. ? Next Match Day: Tuesday, December 10th. This is your chance to collaborate with peers who understand your challenges and share your goals. Sign up now. Link in comments.??

Copilot hot data flash! - We all know AI is table stakes at this point, but seeing quantitive impact particularly for copilots is still harder than it should be to show. Here’s what Jellyfish's Q3 data tells us: Adoption Levels Remain Low: Fewer than 30% of companies have fully embraced Copilot, showing limited growth this quarter despite earlier signals. Consistent Usage Among Adopters: For companies that have rolled it out, usage is steady, with engineers actively engaging Copilot 46% - on a daily basis. Notable Productivity Gains: A 12.6% drop in cycle time highlights Copilot’s potential to accelerate workflows and improve team efficiency. While it’s clear there’s across the board investment and adoption, there's a lot more work for all of us to do. Learn more about our findings here: https://lnkd.in/eVnz93Zr #copilot #genAI #engineering

?? Wrapping Up: Celebrating Women & Non-Binary Engineering Leaders ?? As we close out this series, we’re excited to spotlight five more leaders shaping the future of tech: ?? Erica Stanley, Director of Engineering at Google, leverages 20+ years of experience with Fortune 500 companies and startups. A champion for diversity in tech, she founded the Atlanta chapter of Women Who Code and leads initiatives supporting gender and multicultural inclusion in the industry. ?? Cat Starkey, CTO at Expel, brings over 20 years of expertise in cloud computing and SaaS, specializing in user-centric web applications and scalable architectures. She has held leadership roles at ARMATURE, Blackboard, and Autodesk. ?? Colleen Tartow, Ph.D., Field CTO and Head of Strategy at VAST Data, leverages 20+ of experience in data and AI-driven solutions. She’s known for building diverse global teams and aligning R&D with customer needs. Previously, she led at Starburst Data, ezCater, and Veracode. ??Elaine Teoh, VP of Engineering at Stash, brings extensive leadership experience across SaaS, consumer and enterprise products, and eCommerce. Previously, she held engineering leadership roles at Postscript, Highnote, and Flexport. ?? Kathleen Vignos, VP of Software Engineering at Capital One, leads engineering for Collections and Recoveries, impacting over $1B in revenue. Her scope includes customer-facing web and mobile tools, agent systems, backend apps, APIs, and AWS services.?Previously, she drove innovation at Twitter (X) and WIRED. Thank you for celebrating these 35 remarkable voices with us, their contributions go far beyond technical achievements. They are role models, mentors, and change agents pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. ??

Software development is a careful balance of speed, quality, and cost. ? The Software Development Life Cycle provides the structure to make it all work, but it’s the right practices that truly set high-performing teams apart. Adopting coding standards, automating testing, and integrating security through DevSecOps are just a few ways teams can deliver better software while avoiding costly mistakes. Discover how to take your SDLC to the next level. Link in comments. ? #SoftwareDevelopment #EngineeringLeadership #DevSecOps

?? Planning for 2025? Join our upcoming webinar to explore how Jellyfish can enhance your team’s budgeting, capacity, and headcount planning. ?? Date: Wednesday, November 20 ? Time: 1 PM EST Jellyfish’s Head of Product, Krishna Kannan, and Head of Engineering, Eli Daniel, will dive into real strategies for driving value and efficiency—even if your budget is already set. Don’t miss insights on keeping your plans dynamic as the year unfolds. Register now! Link in comments.

How is Copilot adoption evolving? Jellyfish research team members, Lena Chretien, PhD, and Nikolas Albarran, took a deep dive into recent data from the Jellyfish Copilot Dashboard and surfaced some telling trends: ? Notable Productivity Gains: A 12.6% drop in cycle time shows Copilot’s potential to speed up workflows and boost team efficiency where it’s implemented. ?? Consistent Usage Among Adopters: For companies that have rolled it out, usage is steady, with engineers actively using Copilot on 46% of workdays. ?? Adoption Levels Remain Low: Fewer than 30% of companies have fully embraced Copilot, with adoption showing slower-than-expected growth this quarter. These findings suggest strong engagement where Copilot is used, even as broader adoption faces challenges. Ready to explore how Copilot could impact your team? Dive into the Jellyfish Copilot Dashboard for insights. ??