Measuring ROI and Making Platform Engineering Impact Visible
Explore a 15-minute conference talk from PlatformCon 2023 that delves into measuring the return on investment (ROI) and demonstrating the impact of platform engineering. Learn how to translate the benefits of platform engineering into business language, define ROI metrics, and increase confidence through visibility. Discover methods for measuring engineering effectiveness, utilizing proxy metrics like DORA and SPACE, and connecting these metrics to business impact. Gain insights into the concept of "engineering observability" and how it can be used to track effectiveness and demonstrate continuous improvements in platform engineering value. Presented by Ralf Huuck, Founder & CEO of Logilica, this talk provides valuable strategies for justifying ongoing investments in platform engineering and building an ROI platform on top of engineering activities.