Sowmya Subramanian, a seasoned engineering leader with experience at Google and Oracle, shares insights on cultivating developer happiness alongside operational excellence. She discusses dismantling the 'hero' culture that rewards crisis management. By implementing data-driven metrics and regular team rituals, such as Fix-It Weeks, she emphasizes enhancing productivity and fostering proactive problem-solving. Sowmya's holistic approach aims to align engineering goals with business priorities, creating resilient teams that thrive without additional pressure.