John Knowles

In globally distributed engineering organizations, Developer Experience can become fragmented by geography, time zones, and cultural norms. Without deliberate coordination, developers face asynchronous blockers, uneven access to tools, and isolation from decision-making. How can teams develop inclusive, high-functioning remote and hybrid cultures that sustain productivity and engagement.

• Aligning workflows, rituals, and documentation practices to support asynchronous collaboration.
• Managing “invisible work” and unspoken expectations that vary across regions and cultures.
• Strategies for building connection, trust, and a shared developer identity across remote teams.
• Creating global standards for DevEx while allowing for regional customization and autonomy.
• Designing platform services and support models that scale across time zones and languages.

True developer experience transformation isn’t just about tools or processes—it’s a cultural movement. Leaders must shift mindsets, inspire engineers, and communicate value in a way that resonates. This session explores how to build momentum that drives real, lasting change.

• Using storytelling to demonstrate and sell the value of developer experience.
• Shifting mindsets toward continuous improvement and growth.
• Empowering engineers to think bigger, take ownership, and innovate.
• Embedding culture as the foundation for lasting DX transformation.