Meet your product goals without burning out your people.
Uplevel is the engineering insights solution that empowers teams by leveraging data from everyday tools.
We measure a multitude of data points that reveal indicators of work, focus, collaboration, and process. To do this, we look to the everyday tools that software developers use to get work done, like code repositories, messaging apps, and meetings.
Why we Do It
The world of work is experiencing a burnout epidemic.
Engineers are delivering under pressure, managers are still adjusting to remote teams, and we’re often sacrificing personal well-being for professional achievements.
Uplevel envisions a future in which engineers are able to focus on what matters and feel proud of delivering innovation that positively impacts the world. We empower engineering teams with data and science-driven insights so they can feel more supported, effective, and engaged in their work.
We Believe
Productivity is more than a single measurement
Each individual data point tells us something. Only by weaving it all together does data tell a story.
Data sparks effective conversations
Data is not a diagnosis. Instead, worthwhile analysis inspires discussions about “why”—and shapes next steps.
Everyone in the org deserves access to data
Our insights support developers, managers, and executives, because success relies on all of us.
How it works
1. Uplevel collects relevant data from everyday tools
like calendar, messaging, project management, code repos, and engagement surveys.
2. We always protect your privacy
by redacting sensitive information and only focusing on significant patterns.
3. Using machine learning & org. science
our patent pending application analyzes your data and generates actionable insights.
4. Your team is empowered to improve
with easy-to-read visuals and coaching delivered daily to managers as well as engineers.
How it Benefits You
Use data-driven insights to reliably meet your product goals.
Identify bottlenecks
View PR cycle time and detailed views of Git and Jira activity.
Prioritize work
Use allocation data to load-balance your development team.
Predict future success
Adapt plans based on daily sprint predictions and velocity data.
Target stalled & unplanned work
Get visibility into work that could delay goals.
Support your developers in reaching their potential while avoiding burnout.
Manage developer health
View data on Deep Work, context switching, and burnout, all in one place.
Prevent burnout
Proactively manage burnout risk with metrics and alerts.
Reduce context switching
See which projects are dividing your team’s attention.
Protect Deep Work
Understand time allocation and block hours for true focus.
Case Study
How Zipwhip increased Deep Work for better team focus
Zipwhip partnered with Uplevel to improve personal well-being metrics and implement positive cultural changes across the company.
In a one-month period, every group at Zipwhip showed a noticeable increase in Deep Work.
“Uplevel aggregates data from different tools and correlates insightful data that helps me understand the bigger picture. Having information at my fingertips—without having to dig into other tools—has enabled me to have more fruitful conversations that result in more working time and better work-life balance. I review Uplevel reports every Friday to plan what conversations need to be had with my team. I can’t imagine how I could have done these things without Uplevel, especially during the pandemic.”
-Samrat Kumar, Senior manager of software engineering, Avalara
Case Study
Lifting up 1,000 engineers at Avalara
Following strong recent growth (and wanting to avoid team burnout), the company onboarded Uplevel to improve the engineering experience for its international team.
“It was a natural fit as we were growing and setting goals around: “What is efficiency? What is effectiveness? What is engagement?” It’s a great tool for our first-line managers.”
– Marilyn Bond, VP of Engineering Execution Excellence at Avalara
See it in action
Our Seattle-based team of developers, designers, and data scientists is ready to partner with your engineering organization. Let’s set up a 30-minute call to hear your team’s needs and show you how Uplevel can help.
Resources
What we measure and why it matters: Data behind Uplevel
Learn about Uplevel’s data POV – including what data we ingest, why it matters, and how to achieve the engineering team outputs that you want.
Getting managers and developers on the same page with data
Where theories fall short, data brings certainty. Uplevel saves you time by sourcing, analyzing, and presenting that data.
[E-book] The manager’s guide to effective engineering
This modern resource for engineering managers targets two foundational areas: your people and your process.