Automation is a crucial aspect of boosting development velocity by freeing up team members to focus on complex problems that create business value. Implementing automation strategies such as assessing routine tasks for automation, implementing CI/CD pipelines, environment provisioning automation, standardized development environments, code quality automation tools, automated monitoring and logging, automating dependency management, and measuring the impact of automation on team velocity can significantly improve development velocity. By prioritizing high-ROI processes, involving stakeholders in assessment, and measuring the impact of automation, teams can ensure that their efforts are paying off and delivering business value at a sustainable pace.