We restructured to allow better cross-functional collaboration — here's how it's going.

The GitLab Configure group, part of the broader GitLab engineering function, focuses on improving Auto DevOps, Kubernetes integration, and related applications, benefiting from a recent restructuring into stable devops stage groups. Each group comprises a product manager, UX designer, engineers, and other contributors, fostering a collaborative environment where roles are dedicated to specific product lifecycle stages. This structure enhances focus, communication, and shared learning, mitigating previous challenges of siloed work and cross-group communication barriers. Group members, including Staff UX Designer Taurie Davis and Product Manager Daniel Gruesso, report increased productivity and learning opportunities due to the stable groups, which facilitate direct collaboration across different roles. Positive impacts include more effective problem-solving, clearer ownership of tasks, and a reduction in scope creep and communication issues, as evidenced by deeper interactions between backend engineers and UX designers. The Configure group is excited about future initiatives such as improving Auto DevOps and expanding features like group-level Kubernetes clusters, aiming to create a more engaged user base and improve overall user experience.

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