Birkan Yildiz

Birkan Yildiz

Birkan Yildiz is a Senior Content Creator at OBSS, specializing in technical storytelling and digital strategy. With 14 years of experience spanning digital journalism, fintech, and enterprise software, he excels at translating complex technologies into clear, human narratives. Passionate about the future of AI, Birkan focuses on optimizing content and workflows for both traditional search and emerging AI-driven engines.

Posts by Birkan Yildiz
Jira Audit Log vs Issue History: What's the Difference?
Jira issue (work item) history and audit logs.

Jira Audit Log vs Issue History: What's the Difference?

Jira's audit log tracks configuration and permission changes across your whole site. Issue history t …

17/08/2026, 15:01 5 min read
Jira Average Time in Status: A Complete Guide

Jira Average Time in Status: A Complete Guide

For engineering leads, Scrum Masters, and operations directors, workflow velocity is the core baseli …

14/07/2026, 13:32 6 min read
How to Query and Export Jira Issue History: A Complete Guide

How to Query and Export Jira Issue History: A Complete Guide

If you manage projects, conduct audits, or lead QA teams, you already know that a Jira ticket is mor …

30/06/2026, 15:41 5 min read
Jira Agile Hierarchy Guide: Tracking Epics, Stories & Tasks

Jira Agile Hierarchy Guide: Tracking Epics, Stories & Tasks

Jira features a highly effective Agile hierarchy that organizes work from macro-level business objec …

12/06/2026, 14:15 5 min read
Jira Time in Status Guide: App Comparison & FAQs
Jira time in status guide: 2026, app comparisons and faqs

Jira Time in Status Guide: App Comparison & FAQs

Struggling to figure out exactly where your Jira issues are getting stuck? Measuring how much time y …

02/06/2026, 12:27 26 min read
Measure Jira AI ROI: Track Agentic Workflows & Cycle Time

Measure Jira AI ROI: Track Agentic Workflows & Cycle Time

On February 25, 2026, Atlassian made a monumental announcement that validated what engineering leade …

20/05/2026, 12:10 6 min read
Jira Performance Analytics: Measure Throughput, Cycle Time, and Rework

Jira Performance Analytics: Measure Throughput, Cycle Time, and Rework

Optimizing a software development pipeline requires precise and empirical data. And Jira performance …

06/05/2026, 11:29 6 min read
How to Optimize SLA Reporting in Jira: Metrics, JQL, and Contracts
How to Optimize SLA Reporting in Jira: Metrics, JQL, and Contracts

How to Optimize SLA Reporting in Jira: Metrics, JQL, and Contracts

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) build trust between a service provider and its customers. In the mod …

09/04/2026, 11:58 7 min read
Introducing Historic Query: View Your Jira Backlog at Any Point in Time

Introducing Historic Query: View Your Jira Backlog at Any Point in Time

Most of us use Jira to track what is happening right now. And that is a huge percentage of the daily …

31/03/2026, 22:12 3 min read
Jira Workload Management: How to Identify Bottlenecks and Prevent Team Burnout

Jira Workload Management: How to Identify Bottlenecks and Prevent Team Burnout

Managing a project means managing the team. And when it comes to managing a team, being fair and pre …

26/03/2026, 11:48 5 min read

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