Two metrics to optimize resource allocation
summary
Describes two metrics used to optimize resource allocation in a software company: one metric quantifies task complexity and the other measures a developer’s proficiency with a given technology (out of a large heterogeneous stack of ~40 libraries, frameworks, DBs and languages). Using these metrics reduced task completion time and improved task decomposition, estimation, employee motivation and career planning; the talk also covers implementation details and pitfalls encountered.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:57Task allocation problem
- 11:49Task complexity scale
- 27:00Project cost optimization
- 36:20Implementation and costs
- 45:30Specialization and context
- 53:11Task estimation and calibration
- 57:29Q&A
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