DevOps Diaries
DevOps Diaries, brought to you by Gearset, is the podcast for Salesforce professionals to hear stories from folks in the Trailblazer ecosystem responsible for delivering awesome Salesforce implementations — the trials, tribulations, and successes. Hosted by Jack McCurdy.
Episodes
62 episodes
062 — Alice Jessop: Mastering Salesforce Security
Is your Salesforce org as secure as you think? Many common configurations leave companies vulnerable, but mastering a few core principles can transform your security posture.In this episode of DevOps Diaries, Jack McCurdy is joined by T...
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Episode 62
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47:02
061 — Kurt Kemple: A masterclass in enablement and community driven product at Slack!
How does someone with a non-traditional background end up leading Developer Relations for a tech giant like Slack? In this episode, host Jack McCurdy dives deep into the incredible story of Kurt Kemple.Kurt pulls back the curtain on his...
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Episode 61
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53:44
060 — Andy Barrick: Observability for Salesforce, your secret weapon to stop firefighting!
How much has DevOps really changed since the AI boom? Are you truly observing your Salesforce org, or just reacting to fires? When do you pay down technical debt versus pushing for the next big feature?If you're asking these questions, ...
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Episode 60
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49:02
059 — Amy Oplinger Singh: What they don't teach you about a career in Salesforce!
Think you know the path to success in the Salesforce ecosystem? Think again. In this candid conversation, Jack McCurdy and dataimporter's Amy Oplinger-Singh pull back the curtain on the untold truths of a career in tech.From battling im...
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Episode 59
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48:36
058 — Jon Cline: Mastering the People Puzzle in DevOps!
In a tech-driven world, human connection is more critical than ever. In this episode of DevOps Diaries, Jack McCurdy sits down with Jon Cline to explore the power of a people-first approach in the Salesforce ecosystem and beyond. D...
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Episode 58
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52:31
057 — Dangsenpenan Nokshuwan — Beyond the Ecosystem: How One Analyst is Changing Lives
In this episode of DevOps Diaries, host Jack McCurdy sits down with Dangsenpenan, a Salesforce Analyst at RSPCA. Discover Dangsenpenan's inspiring self-taught journey into the Salesforce world and how he's paying it forward by founding West Afr...
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56:10
056 — Jessica Riffe: The blueprint to scaling Salesforce & DevOps teams!
Ever wondered what it takes to climb the ladder from Salesforce developer to Salesforce architect to Salesforce manager in the complex and fast-paced ecosystem we live in? In this episode of DevOps Diaries, host Jack McCurdy sits ...
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Episode 56
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40:43
055 — Valerio Chang: Lessons from building the most trusted customer support team!
Valerio Chang from Gearset chats to Jack about the evolving landscape of customer support in SaaS companies. Valerio offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Gearset has built a world-class support team, leaning into the importance of truly under...
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45:38
054 — Chris Starleaf: Get to grips with data governance!
Think database skills are dead in the Salesforce era? Think again. In this episode of DevOps Diaries, Jack McCurdy talks to Chris Starleaf of Zinc Partners, who argues they're more relevant than ever. Listen in as Chris shares insig...
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Episode 54
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47:39
053 — Varun Kavoori: From chaos to control: How Okta nails Salesforce DevOps!
From his early days in the Salesforce ecosystem to becoming a driving force behind Okta’s DevOps strategy, Varun shares candid insights and hard-won lessons.Jack McCurdy sits down with Varun Kavoori, Principal Salesforce DevOps Engineer...
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Episode 53
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38:34
052 — Megan Tuano: The secret sauce in Salesforce business analysis!
Megan Tuano shares her unique journey into the tech industry, the importance of communication, questions, and the value of empathy in customer service. She discusses her experiences with Salesforce and the significance of building relat...
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Episode 52
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51:22
051 — Nathen Harvey: How to Measure Success in the Age of AI
How do DORA metrics apply to the unique challenges of Salesforce development? Join Jack McCurdy and Nathan Harvey as they dive into the evolving landscape of software delivery, exploring the intersection of platform engineering, AI, and human p...
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55:14
050 — Wade Wegner: The birth and evolution of SalesforceDX!
Wade Wegner was a key member of the team that helped reshape the developer landscape at Salesforce. In his conversation with Jack, Wade recounts his journey from navigating the once-dreaded development platform, to spearheading groundbreaking i...
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Episode 50
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52:02
049 — Ian Gotts & Jack Lavous: We did it! Practical advice for implementing Agentforce
Jack McCurdy is joined by Ian Gotts and Jack Lavous from Elements.cloud to discuss the transformative impact of Agentforce within the Salesforce ecosystem.In this episode we explore how Elements.cloud implemented Agentforce internally, ...
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54:34
048 — Mitch Spano: The hard truths about career progression!
Mitch Spano, Senior Application Engineering Manager at Google, shares his journey in the Salesforce ecosystem and discusses his early experiences with Salesforce, the importance of an engineering mindset, and how to advance your career in tech....
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Episode 48
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57:15
047 — Paul Battisson: DevOps gets worse before it gets better, tell them up front!
In this episode of DevOps Diaries, host Jack McCurdy welcomes Paul Battisson to discuss his 15-year journey in Salesforce. They explore the importance of saying yes to challenges, the evolution of the Salesforce platform, and the balance betwee...
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Episode 47
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56:28
046 — DevOps Diaries: "Best of" Part Two
In this episode of DevOps Diaries we cover some of the outstanding moments from DevOps Diaries in 2024. Hear about everything from artificial intelligence and Salesforce Flows, to Heroku and QA testing.You can expect snippets of convers...
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Episode 46
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29:35
045 — Jon Robinson: Quality Assurance, the white collar career for anarchists!
In this episode of DevOps Diaries, Jack McCurdy interviews John Robinson, a seasoned QA professional. They discus the significance of quality assurance (QA) in the Salesforce ecosystem, exploring the evolution of QA, the misconceptions surround...
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44:50
044 — Alba Rivas: Agentforce vs. Copilot, everything you need to know!
In this episode of DevOps Diaries, Jack McCurdy speaks with Alba Rivas, Principal Developer Advocate at Salesforce. They discuss Alba's journey in the Salesforce ecosystem, her role in engaging the developer community, and the evolving landscap...
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Episode 44
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50:37
043 — Dave Carroll: APIs, passion and trustworthiness. A recipe for Salesforce success!
In this episode of DevOps Diaries, Jack McCurdy sits down with Dave Carroll, a veteran in the Salesforce ecosystem. They discuss Dave's journey from being a Salesforce ISV partner to a key player at Salesforce for 21 years. Dave's mission has b...
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Episode 43
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59:33
042 — Todd Halfpenny: The bridge between admins and developers is empathy!
Todd Halfpenny is a Salesforce MVP, Golden Hoodie recipient, and community leader. His impact on the UK Salesforce community is extensive and far reaching. Todd co-leads the London Salesforce Developers user group, is an organizer of Salesforce...
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Episode 42
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53:25
041 — Inside Scoop: Why Clayton joined forces with Gearset
This week on DevOps Diaries, catch up on the recording of a game-changing moment in the world of Salesforce DevOps — Gearset has officially acquired Clayton.Join Jack McCurdy as he chats with Kevin Boyle (Gearset CEO and Co-Founder) and...
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Episode 41
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57:44
040 — Andy Utkan: The secrets you don't know about Salesforce Flow!
Andy Utkan is a Salesforce MVP, founder of Flow Canvas Academy, and a Salesforce Flows expert. His newsletter, Salesforce Break, has over 10,000 subscribers. His involvement in the Salesforce community has been profound, providing support and g...
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Episode 40
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40:42
039 — Steve Fouracre: How AI will eradicate Salesforce development as we know it!
Steve Fouracre is the founder of Self Evolving Software (SES), and Head of Salesforce Delivery at Metacube. Steve started his career in the Salesforce ecosystem as a Salesforce Developer, and grew to managing Salesforce development teams for so...
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Episode 39
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35:44
038 — Julián Duque: How to use Heroku for connected customer experiences!
Julián Duque is Principal Developer Advocate for Heroku at Salesforce. His background in Node.js allows him to think objectively about development on the Salesforce platform and how it scales. His work with Heroku gives him a unique perspective...
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Episode 38
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46:00