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