How SiriusXM revamped their platform and developer experience | Jared Wolinsky

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In this week's episode, Abi welcomes Jared Wolinsky, Vice President of Platform Engineering at SiriusXM, to delve into the inner workings of platform engineering at SiriusXM. Jared sheds light on their innovative approach to prioritizing projects, emphasizing alignment with overarching business goals. They explore how these strategies boost developer speed and drive technological advancement within the organization.

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• When is the right time to establish a DevProd team report

Timestamps:

• (1:39) SiriusXM's major rebuild
• (4:46) Challenges of building a platform during a major product revamp
• (7:22) Navigating trade-offs
• (10:06) Defining the ideal developer journey at SiriusXM
• (17:28) Navigating the path to a user-centric developer experience
• (23:05) Collaborating with leadership to iterate and gain approval
• (25:05) Balancing enablement and platform
• (28:28) Implementing a data-driven prioritization framework
• (34:29) Aligning projects with business goals