Debo Ray
About Debo Ray
Debo Ray is the Co-Founder and CEO known for his work in transforming engineering processes and developer productivity at Uber. He developed specialized tools and strategies that significantly improved team performance and morale within the organization.
Work at DevZero
As Co-Founder and CEO of DevZero, Debo Ray leads the development of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing developer productivity. Under his leadership, DevZero focuses on creating tools that facilitate seamless integration between remote development environments and local integrated development environments (IDEs). This initiative aims to streamline workflows for developers, making it easier to manage projects and collaborate effectively.
Experience at Uber
Debo Ray has extensive experience in addressing the challenges of microservices at scale during his tenure at Uber. He worked on pioneering infrastructure projects that significantly impacted the company's engineering processes. His efforts included refining continuous integration (CI) test runs and optimizing code merging, which resulted in a notable increase in developer productivity.
Engineering Process Transformation
During his time at Uber, Debo Ray transformed engineering processes by implementing specialized tooling such as Local Developer Analytics (LDA), Cerberus, and Bits. These tools contributed to doubling the number of pull requests (PRs) per developer per week and reducing build times by over 70%. His initiatives also led to improved team morale, as reflected in positive NPS and CSAT scores.
Webinars and Discussions
Debo Ray has shared his insights on developer productivity through various platforms, including a webinar where he recounted Uber's transformation from 2016 to 2021. He has also engaged in discussions with industry professionals, such as Matt Makai, about building high-performing developer relations organizations. Additionally, he interviewed Jesal Gadhia regarding the developer marketplace model at Thoughtful AI.
Innovations in Software Development
Debo Ray has been instrumental in innovating solutions to overcome operational hurdles in software development. His creation of Devpod, a remote development environment, exemplifies his commitment to enhancing developer experiences. By integrating with local IDEs, Devpod aims to provide developers with a more efficient and effective working environment.