Nathen Harvey

Nathen Harvey leads Google Cloud’s DORA team, using its research to help organizations improve software delivery speed, stability, and efficiency.

He focuses on enhancing developer experience and is dedicated to fostering technical communities like the DORA Community, which provides opportunities to learn and collaborate.

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    DORA 2025 State of AI-assisted Software Development Report
    Derek DeBellis
    Matt Beane
    Edward Fraser
    Ben Good
    Eirini Kalliamvakou
    Gene Kim
    Daniella Villalba
    DORA, Google (2025)
    Preview abstract In 2025, the central question for technology leaders is no longer if they should adopt AI, but how to realize its value. DORA’s research includes more than 100 hours of qualitative data and survey responses from nearly 5,000 technology professionals from around the world. The research reveals a critical truth: AI’s primary role in software development is that of an amplifier. It magnifies the strengths of high-performing organizations and the dysfunctions of struggling ones. View details
    Preview abstract Generative AI is transforming how software is built, offering unprecedented opportunities and raising new challenges. Based on extensive research and developer interviews, this DORA report provides a nuanced understanding of AI's impact on individuals, teams, and organizations. View details
    DORA Accelerate State of DevOps 2024 Report
    Derek DeBellis
    Amanda Lewis
    Ben Good
    Daniella Villalba
    Kim Castillo
    Michelle Irvine
    DORA, Google (2024)
    Preview abstract DORA has been investigating the capabilities, practices, and measures of high-performing technology-driven teams and organizations for over a decade. This is our tenth DORA report. We have heard from more than 39,000 professionals working at organizations of every size and across many different industries globally. This report highlights the significant impact of AI on software development, explores platform engineering's promises and challenges, and emphasizes user-centricity and stable priorities for organizational success. Findings from our research can help inform your team's continuous improvement journey. View details