Harness is a platform that enhances software delivery by providing engineers with real-time cloud cost data and AI-driven automation, aiming to improve productivity and job satisfaction through better governance and compliance. In a discussion at KubeCon + CloudNative Con NA 2021, Nick Durkin of Harness emphasized the importance of shifting left with cloud costs by empowering engineers with proactive, real-time data rather than reactive end-of-month billing. Harness facilitates fast, compliant software delivery by incorporating tools that prevent developers from making errors, effectively removing bottlenecks. The platform's AI and machine learning capabilities are designed to handle the less desirable aspects of engineering jobs, such as babysitting deployments and waiting for tests, allowing engineers to focus on what they love. By simplifying complex tasks and allowing developers to concentrate on their strengths, Harness aims to streamline operations, particularly as Kubernetes utilization becomes more widespread.