CD Foundation Governing Board Member—Ger McMahon Head of ALM Tools and Platforms at Fidelity Investments—was on “The Confident Commit” Podcast with host Rob Zuber, CTO at CircleCI, to discuss Fidelity’s approach to software innovation.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Rob and Ger explore the unique challenges of delivering software rapidly in a large enterprise. They dive into strategies for fostering innovation and effectively sharing ideas across diverse teams within the organization.
Ger highlights the delicate balance between building internal tools and creating customer-facing applications, emphasizing the critical role of keeping the customer at the center of decision-making. He also shares insights into why Fidelity prioritizes being a “technology company that delivers financial services,” and how that mindset shapes their approach to software development.
Whether you’re part of a large organization or navigating the complexities of enterprise software delivery, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable ideas.
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💡 Want to learn more about how Fidelity Investments Secures their Software Supply Chain using CDEvents and Jenkins? Read this case study (PDF).