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

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 ever. Listen in as Chris shares insights from his Salesforce journey, exploring why tech pros need sales skills, the crucial balance between quick wins and long-term strategy, and the vital role of data governance. They tackle the generalist vs. specialist debate and discuss how strong leadership and team development drive success. Want to build better data strategies and lead more effectively in the Salesforce ecosystem? Don't miss this episode!About DevOps Diaries: Salesforce DevOps Advocate Jack McCurdy chats to members of the Salesforce community about their experience in the Salesforce ecosystem. Expect to hear and learn from inspirational stories of personal growth and business success, whilst discovering all the trials, tribulations, and joy that comes with delivering Salesforce for companies of all shapes and sizes. New episodes bi-weekly on YouTube as well as on your preferred podcast platform.Podcast produced and sponsored by Gearset. Learn more about Gearset: https://grst.co/4iCnas2Subscribe to Gearset's YouTube channel: https://grst.co/4cTAAxmLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gearsetX/Twitter: https://x.com/GearsetHQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gearsethqAbout Gearset: Gearset is the leading Salesforce DevOps platform, with powerful solutions for metadata and CPQ deployments, CI/CD, automated testing, sandbox seeding and backups. It helps Salesforce teams apply DevOps best practices to their development and release process, so they can rapidly and securely deliver higher-quality projects. Get full access to all of Gearset's features for free with a 30-day trial: https://grst.co/4iKysKWChapters00:00 Introduction to Chris Starleaf and His Journey03:02 The Relevance of Database Management in Salesforce06:00 Sales Skills for Tech Professionals09:12 Understanding Different Roles in Salesforce11:52 Balancing Quick Wins with Long-Term Success14:59 The Importance of Data Governance18:09 The Role of Generalists vs. Specialists20:58 Fostering Pride in Data Management23:55 Building a Data Governance Strategy27:03 Team Leadership and Development29:53 Creating Efficient Processes33:13 Navigating the Salesforce Ecosystem36:08 Conclusion and Contact Information

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