Beyond the Weekend Build: Avoiding Shadow IT in the Age of “Vibe Coding”
Citizen development is here to stay. Keep the speed and add safety with guardrails, graduation paths, and clear ownership—so prototypes don’t turn into liabilities.
Makers at the Edge: How Citizen Developers Are Rewriting Software’s Playbook
AI and no/low-code have shortened the distance from idea to software. How domain experts are shipping real products—fast—and how leaders can harness the momentum.
AAO™: Actionable Agent Optimization — A New Approach to the Agentic Internet
From frustration to frictionless: why this matters to me Let me take you back. Remember clunky web directories, clicking through Yahoo! listings, or waiting for someone to email the correct link? That was my early internet: a wild, barely searchable frontier. You had to want to find something. Most sites were digital brochures—thin, static, and…
Aligning for Success: The Three Pillars of Career Growth
Introduction: The Power of Alignment The idea for this blog post emerged during a heartfelt conversation with a good friend and well-wisher. As we reflected on our long careers, we shared stories of triumphs, missed opportunities, and the times when we weren’t in the right place or lacked the supportive leaders we needed. These reflections…
The Journey of Cultivating and Fostering Global Tech Communities: Lessons Learned over Ten Years
Establishing and nurturing a community in the evolving global tech communities like DevOps, Cloud Native, and Value Stream presents diverse challenges. Reflecting on my decade-long experience, I have distilled valuable insights and encounters that shed light on the intricacies and gratifications of this venture. Sparking Enthusiasm: The Core of Community Passion and eagerness to connect…
appCD: Revolutionizing Infrastructure Management for Developers
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, staying ahead means constantly seeking more efficient, intuitive solutions. This is where appCD shines, introducing a paradigm shift in how we think about and manage infrastructure. With a bold mission to “remove the burden of infrastructure as code by auto-generating it from the application with golden standards applied,”…
Reflecting on Transformative Years as a CNCF KubeCon and CloudNativeCon Programming Committee Member
In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud-native technologies, the journey through innovation, community building, and knowledge sharing is a continuous loop of learning and growth. Over the last few years, as a member of the CNCF’s (Cloud Native Computing Foundation) KubeCon and CloudNativeCon Programming Committee, I have had the privilege of being at the forefront of…
Book Review: Distributed Technology Operating Models: Navigating the Cloud and Edge Landscape
In the rapidly evolving distributed businesses& technologies landscape, understanding the intricacies of cloud and edge computing is paramount. I got a complimentary copy of the book “Technology Operating Models for Cloud and Edge” from my friends, authored by Andreas Spanner & Ahilan Ponnusamy. The book offers a comprehensive guide dissecting the challenges and opportunities of creating…
A Paradox in Enterprise Digital Transformation: Sprinting Ahead or Weighed Down?
Navigating the digital transformation landscape in today’s enterprise presents a paradox. In software development and delivery, teams are encouraged to embody the agile ethos of ‘faster and leaner.’ Driven by the principles and practices of DevOps, they are expected to sprint ahead, constantly innovating and rapidly delivering value. Yet, this dynamic pace often contrasts with…
The Brutal Truth: Developer Experience Challenges in Non-Tech Enterprises
As technology transforms industries, non-tech enterprises( Banks, Retail, Government etc.) increasingly rely on software development to drive growth and innovation. However, providing a positive developer experience can be a significant challenge for non-tech enterprises, which often need more resources, leadership support, and expertise to create a supportive and collaborative work environment for developers. This article…
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