DevOps Diaries

DevOps Diaries

Jack McCurdy

Episodes 70
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
67%
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About This Podcast

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.

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070 — Paul Calf: From audit fail to DevOps pipeline success!

Mar 05, 2026 37m

Jack sits down with Paul Calf (Salesforce Release Manager at Standard Life, and Gearset DevOps Leader for 2026) to talk through a decade-long Salesforce journey that took him from accidental admin to…

069 — Dan Barckley: Accidental admin, intentional architect!

Feb 19, 2026 39m

What happens when you deploy to prod on a Friday and it starts firing emails to every customer? Dan Barckley has lived it — and it's why he's now a DevOps believer. In this episode: accidental admin…

068 — Sam Crossland: Securing AI Code & Mastering DevOps Fundamentals

Jan 15, 2026 45m

Sam Crossland returns to DevOps Diaries to dissect the evolving world of Salesforce development and AI-generated code. As artificial intelligence reshapes the coding landscape, Sam and Jack go beyond…

067 — Nicolas Vuillamy: CTO, DevOps enthusiast, and open-source champion!

Dec 11, 2025 35m

Jack sits down to talk all things Salesforce DevOps, open-source, and career development in an AI-forward world with Nicolas Vuillamy. They discuss the often-overlooked reality that DevOps is a…

066 — Ana Moreno: Lessons from a Salesforce Release Engineer in DevSecOps!

Nov 13, 2025 51m

Do you actually need a Release Engineer to manage Salesforce DevOps? Ana Moreno joins Jack to share her incredible (and truly accidental) journey from the world of art history to the heart of tech.…

065 — Aga Peryie: The truth about Salesforce backup, recovery & archiving!

Oct 31, 2025 42m

"Data loss" is a phrase that strikes fear into the heart of every Salesforce professional. But what if you could face a data incident with calm and confidence?Jack speaks with Aga Peryie, Senior…

064 — Raksha Sanganee: The secret to DevOps success is culture, not code!

Oct 15, 2025 41m

What’s the most overlooked element in a successful DevOps strategy? According to Salesforce Architect and community leader Raksha Sanganee, it's culture.In this powerful episode of DevOps Diaries,…

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

Sep 18, 2025 50m

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…

062 — Alice Jessop: Mastering Salesforce Security

Sep 04, 2025 47m

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…

061 — Kurt Kemple: A masterclass in enablement and community driven product at Slack!

Aug 06, 2025 53m

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…

060 — Andy Barrick: Observability for Salesforce, your secret weapon to stop firefighting!

Jul 24, 2025 49m

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…

059 — Amy Oplinger Singh: What they don't teach you about a career in Salesforce!

Jul 10, 2025 48m

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…

058 — Jon Cline: Mastering the People Puzzle in DevOps!

Jun 13, 2025 52m

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…

057 — Dangsenpenan Nokshuwan — Beyond the Ecosystem: How One Analyst is Changing Lives

May 29, 2025 56m

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…

056 — Jessica Riffe: The blueprint to scaling Salesforce & DevOps teams!

May 16, 2025 40m

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…

055 — Valerio Chang: Lessons from building the most trusted customer support team!

May 01, 2025 45m

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…

054 — Chris Starleaf: Get to grips with data governance!

Apr 17, 2025 47m

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…

053 — Varun Kavoori: From chaos to control: How Okta nails Salesforce DevOps!

Apr 03, 2025 38m

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,…

052 — Megan Tuano: The secret sauce in Salesforce business analysis!

Mar 21, 2025 51m

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…

051 — Nathen Harvey: How to Measure Success in the Age of AI

Mar 06, 2025 55m

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…

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