Welcome to The Digital Formula podcast. This week we are speaking with Craig Barbakow about DevOps as a better way of implementing and operating digital products for your customers.
We spoke about three main topics:
Introduction to DevOps
– DevOps combines development and operations, aiming to
improve collaboration and efficiency in IT organizations
– The podcast guest, Craig, is an IT expert with extensive
experience in IT strategy, architecture, and service management
Key Concepts of DevOps
– DevOps involves cultural shifts, organizational changes,
new skills, and integrated tools to enable faster and more reliable software
delivery
– The CALMS model (Culture, Automation, Lean flow,
Measurement, and Recovery) provides a holistic approach to implementing DevOps
– Integrating tools like Jira, Jenkins, and ServiceNow is
crucial for streamlining the development and operations processes
Challenges and Best Practices
– Organizations often struggle with bureaucratic obstacles
like change advisory boards, which can significantly delay software releases
– Involving security and risk management teams early in the
development process is essential for successful DevOps implementation
– Creating a culture that encourages collaboration, balances
risk, and attracts the right talent is fundamental to DevOps success
