Sam Naqvi

How to Survive a Tough Job Market: Practical Strategies for IT Professionals

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How to Survive a Tough Job Market: Practical Strategies for IT Professionals A few days ago, I had a candid discussion with some industry peers about the current state of the IT job market, fiercely competitive, sluggish, and increasingly unpredictable. In today’s landscape, surviving let alone thriving demands more than just technical know-how. With ongoing […]

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AI and Human Interaction aren’t Just Relevant, They’re Mandatory

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Time and time again, this conversation lands right in front of me and statements like these are becoming all too common: “Oh… this (software/engineering) task? It’s nothing – AI can do it all. Or “You don’t have to do anything anymore – AI does it all.” You can even build a website without lifting a

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Virtual Reality & Gaming: Power of AI in Future of Immersive Experience

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Real-Time Difficulty Adjustment – AI for Adaptive Gameplay – AI in Virtual Reality (VR) gaming can monitor player behavior and adjust game difficulty in real-time to maintain an engaging experience. For example, 1) Dynamic enemy behavior that reacts to player strategies 2) Personalized hints (“Cheat Codes”) and assistance when players struggle. 3) Adjusting the storyline

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Nature’s CI/CD Pipeline Delivers Again – Spring 2025 in Full Bloom

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Taking a short break from the usual sprint cycles and screen time this weekend to soak in the beauty of spring in full bloom. Hope you enjoy these shots – drop a comment and let me know what you think! Wrapping it up with a view of Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome and a powerful waterfall,

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What If Your Developer Quits Mid-Sprint? Strategies for TPMs

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It’s every Technical Project Manager’s nightmare, that is what if one of your key developers resigns in the middle of a sprint. This isn’t just a theoretical “what if”; it recently happened to a fellow TPM, and it left his team, product sponsor, and key stakeholders scrambling to realign. Suddenly, the sprint goals were in

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A Touch of Nature in our Tech World – “Error 404”: Stress Not Found

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As promised, taking a break and setting boundaries for sake of “work-life balance”. I wanted to share a few moments from the other side of computer screen. First is one of my favorite bridges in the world – Golden Gate Bridge. Then, during a recent stroll, I came across a beautifully restored 1949 Ford pickup

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API Basics: How to Securely Run and Manage an API

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When we gather in IT circles, whether it’s developers (Devs), technical project managers (TPMs), or product managers (PMs), conversations often revolve around information security. One recurring topic that sparks deep discussion is how to run an API securely & successfully. It’s not just about getting the API to work; it’s about ensuring it’s well-designed, secure,

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Framework for Team Empowerment & Meeting Project Deadlines

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In today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, success of software projects hinges not just on smart tools or cutting-edge methodologies, but it depends on successful teams behind them. Yet, I have seen with my own eyes that many organizations struggle with a fundamental paradox, i.e. How do you empower your teams to take ownership and be innovative,

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Balancing Quality and Budget: Practical Strategies for Release and Delivery Managers

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How often do we, as Software Release, Delivery Managers, and Technical Project Managers, face this challenge of delivering high-quality Software Apps under tight budget constraints? It’s a common struggle, one that requires us to not only use our Dev and Test resources wisely, but also to enforce a disciplined change management process, promote operational efficiency,

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Balancing Code Quality with Project Deadlines – Especially When Stakeholders Disagree

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How many times has this scenario come up in your career as a TPM? – And you said, I’ve been here before. That your sprint is halfway done, your team is knee-deep in refactoring legacy code, and suddenly, a stakeholder drops a “must-have” feature that wasn’t even in the backlog last week. Another stakeholder insists

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