Jellyfish

If you’ve ever felt out of place in the tech industry, this episode is for you. ✨ “But you don’t look like a software engineer.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard more times than I can count, and it’s a reminder that we still have a long way to go in breaking down stereotypes in tech. In this week’s episode of Off the VPN, my work bestie Allison Regna and I get into real stories around navigating this field when you don’t fit the "image". We get into the impact of these deep-seated tropes, and those moments that make you pause and wonder if you belong. We’re getting vulnerable in this one—no jokes, just truth. (Well, maybe some jokes) 

"You don't look like an engineer..." "Oh, you're an engineer. What?" "You wouldn’t understand..." "They said I couldn't do it." "You're not an engineer. I'm an engineer." Sound familiar? 🙃 In this week's episode of Off the VPN, Allison Regna and Jasmine Oliveira are calling out all the stereotypes and assumptions they’ve heard one too many times. If you’ve ever been underestimated for not fitting the “tech” mold, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now for a candid conversation on what it’s like to challenge expectations in tech. Link in comments.

65% of engineers faced burnout last year, even as teams kept growing to support product delivery. Join us this Wednesday, September 18 at 2pm ET for a 45-minute session filled with insights from 600+ engineering peers. Hear from industry leaders like Michael Patel (CTO at Genius Sports) and Mike Miner (Partner at West Monroe) as they share strategies to overcome hiring challenges, balance team growth, and prevent burnout. 💡 Key takeaways: ▶ The impact of burnout on productivity ▶ Hiring challenges by company size ▶ Growth strategies that drive innovation Register now ⬇

While software capitalization helps improve long-term financial planning by categorizing development costs, misalignment between finance and engineering teams often leads to inefficiencies. Kevin Graney shares 4 best practices to improve collaboration and streamline the software capitalization process. Read the full piece here 👇 and subscribe to The Current for more from Jellyfish leaders.

With today’s economic pressures to "do more with less" and rising burnout rates, organizations are turning to DevEx platforms and AI coding assistants—but do these tools really make a difference? Join Andrew Boyagi, Head of DevOps Evangelism at Atlassian, and Andrew Lau, Jellyfish Co-Founder and CEO, for a conversation on how these trending tools impact development teams. They’ll break down what’s really driving developer experience and give you actionable insights to improve your own teams’ workflows. 📅 Wed, September 25 at 4:00 PM Don’t miss this chance to learn from industry leaders and take your DevEx to the next level. 👇

Lena said it best: Measuring the impact of generative AI coding tools has been nearly impossible....until now. Our Copilot Dashboard is changing that! Check out the latest from Lena Chretien, PhD and Nikolas Albarran on how Jellyfish is using data to measure real-world improvements in coding efficiency, task management, and workflow dynamics with tools like GitHub Copilot. 🚀

If software is your strategy, you know a thriving engineering team is key to success. But team health is about more than just numbers. That’s where the Ultimate DevEx Playbook comes in. This step-by-step guide, featuring insights from Jellyfish and AWS, walks you through how to improve developer experience in a meaningful way. Teams with great DevEx are: ✔ 33% more likely to hit business targets ✔ 31% more likely to improve delivery flow ✔ 20% more likely to stay with their employer Ready to level up your team’s performance? Access the playbook now. Link in comments. ⬇

Being at Jellyfish for 2 and a half years has been extremely rewarding. Each day, week, and quarter has unique challenges that push me and our teams to do our best to exceed our goals. All of this work is possible through a great culture of recognition and growth. From our internal Jellyfish Awards recognizing those individuals who embody our core principles, to awesome swag that makes your friends jelly, and our upcoming annual hackathon to bring people together that wouldn't normally interact day to day, Jellyfish provides a space for ideas and individuals to prosper. Did I mention we’re growing with over 15 open positions on our careers page? Send me a note or check out our listings if you are interested or know someone who would be a good fit on my team or any of our other amazing teams here.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at ELC Summit 2024! 🎉 We loved connecting in San Francisco, sharing exciting updates, and giving a sneak peek of the Engineering Leadership Academy—exciting things are on the way! Want to be part of it? Join the waitlist for the Engineering Leadership Academy. Link in comments. Next stop, back to San Francisco for SheTO! 🌟

New week, new opportunities! 🌊 We’re HIRING! 🙌 Join the Bloom and let’s grow something great together.