Sam Naqvi

Big News! My First Book Is Being Published!

Are you ready for some quality reading time!  I’m proud and excited to share that my debut book, CTRL – ALT – Planning: Rebooting Leadership for Modern Project Managers, will be officially published in paperback on August 12, 2025! This book is built for today’s fast-paced world — where leadership, clarity, and action need to […]

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From Xbox Halo to Home: How Cortana Brought Introduction of AI in Our Lives

History: A Glimpse in AI Before We Called It AI  Somehow, a few weeks ago, I found myself in the middle of a thought-provoking discussion: Did Microsoft show an early “hint” of artificial intelligence (AI) by introducing ‘Cortana’ in its Xbox games? As usual, I decided to dig in and do some research of my

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Strategies to Control Escalating Cloud Service Costs

Many cloud service users are increasingly concerned about the sudden spikes in their cloud costs, which can sometimes skyrocket without warning. This ongoing challenge has become a key concern for Technical Project Managers (TPMs) and stakeholders alike, as cloud spending steadily puts pressure on their budgets. So, how can you, as a TPM, ensure performance

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Code Meets Intelligence: How AI Is Changing our Todays ‘Dev’ World

As a former developer turned technical program manager, I’ve been reflecting on how AI is reshaping the developer community – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword, it’s fundamentally changing the way developers write code, test, and ship software. Tasks that once took hours can now be completed in minutes, thanks to AI-powered

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How to Balance ‘Code Quality’ with Tight Deadlines and Changing Requirements

Recently, I published an article titled “Balancing Code Quality with Project Deadlines – Especially When Stakeholders Disagree.” While that piece focused on navigating conflicting stakeholder expectations, I felt it was time to explore a related yet distinctly different challenge: “How to Balance Code Quality with Tight Deadlines and Changing Requirements.” Because I often hear my

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AI-Driven Collaboration and Learning for Enterprise Agility

This topic of AI and its positive adoption by IT executives and technical teams has surfaced repeatedly in our Tech discussions. I’ve been considering dedicating time to conduct deeper research into various facets of this evolving landscape. The reality is clear – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a productivity enhancer, it’s rapidly emerging

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Excited To Share That Big Things Are Coming Soon!

I’ve been quietly working on something meaningful – and now, I’m almost ready to pull back the curtain. After months of thought, real-world experience, and late-night brain dumps, I’m thrilled (and honestly a bit nervous) to announce that I’m working on my first book! It’s centered around Information Technology, Agile Methodology, AI’s impact on our

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Ethical Leadership in this Age of AI: Leading with Integrity

In our recent conversations with fellow tech professionals, the topic of ethical leadership in AI has come up often and for good reasons. As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in modern business operations, ethical implications of its use can no longer be ignored. From decision-making algorithms to facial recognition systems and automated hiring tools,

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How AI Is Shaping a New Cybersecurity Landscape

I’ve been part of many thought-provoking discussions about the future of cybersecurity and how it’s being significantly reshaped by a rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). There’s no doubt in my mind that AI brings transformative potential, from identifying threats in real time to automating incident responses faster than any human could. It’s revolutionizing how

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