189: Practical DevOps with Rob Cowell

<p dir="ltr">Join us as we welcome Rob Cowell, a renowned DevOps advocate, on a journey through his personal and professional life in the world of programming and Salesforce. Starting with his early experiences tinkering with a Sord M5 computer, Rob shares how he transformed his passion for programming into a fulfilling career. We trace his evolution from working with Microsoft Access to .NET, C Sharp, and ultimately Salesforce and Apex, highlighting the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the fast-paced tech industry.</p> <p dir="ltr">Transitioning into his current role, Rob pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to be a DevOps advocate. Emphasizing the significance of communication, collaboration, small incremental changes, and automation, he discusses how a commitment to quality is integral to delivering excellent results. The episode also explores the role of a Salesforce DevOps engineer and how to adopt the required skill set.</p> <p dir="ltr">Tune in to glean invaluable insights from Rob's vast experience and deep knowledge of the Salesforce ecosystem.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The role and importance of Salesforce DevOps in delivering quality results efficiently.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The key components of Salesforce DevOps include communication, collaboration, small incremental changes, and automation.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The transition from traditional development stacks into Salesforce and the unique elements of the platform.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The role of a Salesforce DevOps engineer and how to adopt the necessary skill set.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The introduction of Rob Cowell's project, 'Shirt Force,’ which combines humor and philanthropy by creating Salesforce-themed t-shirts a