Chris Westerhold
Global Practice Director at ThoughtWorks. Focuses on engineering efficiency, eliminating waste, and aligning engineering efforts with business goals.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 36min
What’s up with internal developer portals? | Chris Westerhold (Thoughtworks)
Thoughtworks Head of Developer Experience, Chris Westerhold, discusses the rising interest in developer portals, pitfalls to avoid, building vs. buying, driving value, and common mistakes. Explore the evolution of internal developer portals and strategies for optimizing success in this insightful conversation.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 59min
You don't need more code. You need more business impact. | Thoughtworks' Chris Westerhold
Chris Westerhold, Global Practice Director at ThoughtWorks, reveals how engineering teams often ship more code but deliver less business impact. He discusses the hidden waste in engineering processes and why a clear 'North Star' is essential for aligning efforts with business goals. Chris emphasizes that efficiency issues stem from people and processes, not just technology. He advocates for a systems thinking approach to foster real improvement while balancing developer freedom with standardization, ultimately unlocking a team's true potential.
