Quantifying Priorities - A Data-Driven Approach to Platform Engineering

Learn how to implement a data-driven prioritization framework for platform engineering teams in this 15-minute conference talk. Discover how SiriusXM developed a systematic approach to evaluate and rank over 200 platform projects by combining business context with developer feedback. Explore the seven impact factors used to measure project value, understand additional variables that influence decision-making processes, and examine upcoming improvements including benchmark development. Master techniques for balancing broad developer needs across the software development lifecycle with specialized technical requirements, and understand how structured, transparent frameworks can drive team alignment, reduce ambiguity, and increase confidence in roadmap decisions for diverse engineering demands.