The chapter explores how SiriusXM paused to redefine their developer platform and experience by creating an idealized user guide for developers. They focus on bridging the gap between current practices and desired user experiences by revamping the organization's structure and workflows. The chapter emphasizes the importance of prioritizing unblocking users, identifying pain points, and improving the inner loop for local development to enhance developer productivity.
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In this week's episode, Abi welcomes Jared Wolinsky, Vice President of Platform Engineering at SiriusXM, to delve into the inner workings of platform engineering at SiriusXM. Jared sheds light on their innovative approach to prioritizing projects, emphasizing alignment with overarching business goals. They explore how these strategies boost developer speed and drive technological advancement within the organization.
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- (1:39) SiriusXM's major rebuild
- (4:46) Challenges of building a platform during a major product revamp
- (7:22) Navigating trade-offs
- (10:06) Defining the ideal developer journey at SiriusXM
- (17:28) Navigating the path to a user-centric developer experience
- (23:05) Collaborating with leadership to iterate and gain approval
- (25:05) Balancing enablement and platform
- (28:28) Implementing a data-driven prioritization framework
- (34:29) Aligning projects with business goals