The ROI of AI in Engineering

AI is transforming how software gets built — from code generation to testing, release, and operations. But is it really paying off?

In this session hosted by ELC and Harness, engineering leaders Adeeb Valiulla (Director, Technical Program Management at Harness) and Pushkar Priyadarshi (Director, Engineering at Harness) break down the data behind AI’s impact on software delivery.

Learn why 63% of teams report faster development but nearly half experience more deployment problems — and how to move beyond speed to measurable outcomes.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

The AI Velocity Paradox — why faster coding can slow overall delivery

The three pillars of measurement: Utilization, Impact, and Cost

How to avoid vanity metrics and track real business outcomes

The role of guardrails and governance in sustaining AI ROI

How leading teams use Harness SEI to prove the Return on Intelligence

🧠 Featuring Insights From:

The State of AI in Software Engineering 2025 (Harness Report)

Google DORA: State of AI-Assisted Software Development 2025

👉 Download the full reports:

Harness 2025 Report (https://www.harness.io/the-state-of-ai-in-software-engineering)

Google DORA 2025 Report (https://dora.dev/research/2025/dora-report/)