063 — Conlan Morton-O'Rourke: Correction of Errors, Contractors, and Compliance!

In the world of tech, it’s easy to get lost in the code, the pipelines, and the deadlines. But what truly separates a good team from a great one? In this episode of DevOps Diaries, Conlan makes the case that it’s a culture built on trust and continuous improvement.

Conlan shares his experience managing a complex Salesforce project management application where the stakes are high. He reveals how his team navigates the strict world of SOX compliance, not as a burden, but as a driver for quality. We explore his passion for automation, from CI/CD pipelines that supercharge efficiency to automated deployments that eliminate human error.

However, the real magic lies in the human element. Conlan explains how creating psychological safety and running blameless post-mortems transforms mistakes into learning opportunities, and why true collaboration only happens when every single person, including contractors, feels like a core part of the team. If you want to build systems and teams that last, this episode is for you.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Conlan
02:11 Managing Compliance in Project Management Applications
07:04 The Intersection of Compliance and Data Quality
08:32 Importance of DevOps in Delivery Processes
12:02 Automation and Change Management in Salesforce
17:37 Correction of Errors and Continuous Improvement
20:40 Continuous Quality Improvement in Software Development
22:42 Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety
24:50 Anomaly Reports vs. Correction of Errors
27:21 Empowering Team Members to Speak Up
31:03 Integrating Contractors into Team Culture
37:00 Ensuring Quality Oversight in Contractor Work
39:32 Exciting Innovations on the Salesforce Platform