Daniel Gittins

Engineering excellence doesn’t happen in isolation - it thrives in environments where learning is continuous, knowledge is shared, and teams are empowered to evolve. This session, Daniel Gittins, Developer Experience & Strategy Leader, explores how Ford is seeking to foster a culture of excellence by connecting engineering communities, enabling peer learning, and embracing dynamic re-teaming.

• Leveraging experimental peer learning and cross-team knowledge sharing to accelerate growth.
• Creating scalable frameworks that unite siloed teams and foster shared training and ownership of engineering standards.
• Linking DORA Metrics to Capability Building: How to use performance insights to set aspirations and guide team development.
• Dynamic Re-Teaming for Continuous Learning: Rotating engineers across teams to promote adaptability, innovation, and cultural cohesion.
• Building small, focused capabilities that collectively drive a new culture of engineering excellence.