In the past month, Backstage Con witnessed a standout presentation from Avalia Systems' CTO, Olivier Liechti, who delivered a talk titled "Backstage in the Boardroom: What Makes a Digital Portal Helpful for C-Level Executives." The session shed light on how Avalia leverages Backstage, traditionally a developer-focused platform, to create tailored digital portals that serve the strategic needs of senior executives.
Liechti opened his presentation with two critical questions: "Are we doing it right?" and "Are we doing the right thing?" These questions framed the conversation around the importance of not only maintaining technical quality but also ensuring that technology investments align with business goals. Drawing from Avalia's collaborations with companies like Romande Energie in Switzerland and CNP Seguros in Brazil, he demonstrated how these questions resonate across industries and geographies.
One of the highlights of the talk was Avalia’s use of Backstage as a foundation for their innovative DX Hub platform. Liechti explained how Avalia transforms Backstage into a versatile tool for organizations to manage their digital portfolios effectively. By integrating real-time data and personalized dashboards, the platform empowers leaders to visualize their technology investments and make informed decisions.
Liechti showcased several examples, including dashboards that display high-level metrics such as quality, efficiency, and impact, while also allowing users to dive into detailed project-level data. These solutions are designed not only to replace cumbersome spreadsheets but to offer an interactive and data-rich alternative that supports strategic decision-making.
Avalia’s approach also emphasizes collaboration. Liechti highlighted the importance of working closely with stakeholders to define business goals, prioritize projects, and establish clear measures of success. This focus on shared understanding has been key to earning trust and driving successful implementations.
The session concluded with a demonstration of innovative visual tools, such as radar charts and interactive project timelines, that bring clarity to complex data. By connecting strategic objectives to technical execution, Avalia’s solutions address a critical challenge for many organizations: aligning IT efforts with business priorities.
Liechti’s talk at Backstage Con reaffirmed Avalia’s commitment to bridging the gap between technology and business. By transforming Backstage into a tool that serves not just developers but also executives, Avalia is empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their technology investments.