Dan Ravenstone
Observability engineer and o11yneer. He has been working in the field of monitoring and observability for 25 years.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 36min
Ep. #83, Observability Isn't Just SRE on Steroids with Dan Ravenstone
Dan Ravenstone, an observability engineer with 25 years of experience, shares his insights on the vital role of observability engineers in enhancing user experience. He discusses how these engineers bridge technical performance and real-world customer feedback. The conversation touches on mobile observability challenges, the need for clear terminology in the field, and practical strategies for implementing telemetry. Ravenstone emphasizes building collaborative relationships across teams to improve observability practices and drive better product outcomes.
Jul 2, 2024 • 30min
#49 Alert Fatigue is Still an Issue - Here's How We Fix it
Dan Ravenstone, a Staff Engineer at Top Hat and a platform engineering expert, shares insights on tackling alert fatigue, a pressing issue in monitoring systems. He emphasizes the need for regular updates to monitoring systems and crafting alerts that truly resonate with user experience. By reducing unnecessary noise and focusing on actionable alerts, organizations can enhance incident management. Ravenstone also mentions the importance of leadership support and understanding the user journey to ensure alerts are meaningful and enhance employee well-being.
