Aligning R&D teams with business goals is essential, but for Peter Barber, EVP of Engineering at Relay Network, doing so without slipping into micromanagement was a long-standing challenge.
Traditional methods weren’t enough. Reporting was manual. Planning lacked precision. Too much time was spent chasing status updates, and connecting daily execution with strategic outcomes often felt like guesswork.
Transparency That Drives Action
A year ago, Peter discovered Jellyfish, an Engineering Management Platform built to bring visibility and alignment to engineering leadership. Impressed by its promise of transparency, Peter saw an opportunity, and it delivered. “Jellyfish fills a massive hole in project management and the management of engineering teams,” he explained.
Peter Barber EVP of EngineeringThe insights offered are a significant boost to effectively managing staff and making impactful decisions. I have been using it for a year and can honestly say that I have yet to find anything else that provides the same level of insight.
From the start, Jellyfish bridged critical gaps. By analyzing data from issue tracking systems and source control management tools, the platform delivered insights that were actionable and invaluable. It empowered Peter to make impactful decisions regarding resource allocation—optimizing efforts towards innovation while ensuring consistency in results.
Results That Resonate
One of the first major wins: reclaiming 40 hours a month previously spent on manual reporting. That time is now reinvested in strategic work and innovation.
Jellyfish also helped Relay improve delivery predictability. With real-time execution visibility, Peter saw a 25% improvement in on-time project completion, giving stakeholders greater confidence in engineering’s ability to deliver reliably.
And internally, the shift was cultural too. Developers experienced 20% higher satisfaction, driven by clearer priorities and fewer distractions—reinforcing a culture of autonomy and trust.
A Leadership Platform That Delivers
Peter’s reflection on Jellyfish is rooted in firsthand experience with both its operational and cultural value.
Peter Barber EVP of EngineeringThe platform's ability to deliver consistent results and focus on greater innovation is something I truly appreciate.
Jellyfish isn’t just driving efficiency—it’s powering smarter leadership, greater innovation, and more aligned engineering strategy at Relay Network.
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