Busra Koken
Busra has over a decade of experience as an SRE and Engineering Manager, specializing in building resilient systems and trust-driven engineering cultures. She has trained hundreds of engineers and teams in incident management, blameless practices, and creating sustainable, learning-focused processes. Today, through her coaching and consulting practice, Humans in Systems, she helps individuals grow into leadership roles and supports organizations in fostering collaboration and resilience. Outside of work, Busra channels her creativity through painting and photography, exploring themes of growth and connection.
Session
High-performing teams aren’t just about hitting targets. They’re built on trust, authentic connections, and a shared purpose that makes people feel fulfilled, valued, and empowered. Teams like Platform and SRE, or whatever you call them to embody DevOps culture, naturally drive change by breaking silos and fostering collaboration. But building and sustaining these teams is rarely easy.
In this talk, I’ll share personal stories and practical strategies to help managers and engineers build teams that thrive in both results and human connection. You’ll leave with actionable insights to:
- Identify what kind of support your team needs at certain stages.
- Build meaningful relationships with your team members beyond traditional 1:1s.
- Foster psychological safety and collaboration through team rituals.
- Use practical frameworks like career planning and skill matrices to empower growth.