AI & Emerging Technologies

How AI Can Optimize SAFe & LeSS Implementations

“LeSS” (Large Scale Scrum) “SAFe” (Scaled Agile Framework) Introduction In a discussion with my colleagues about SAFe & LeSS, some of them asked if I could write a concise...

How To Train Reliable Dataset for an AI Model

There is a growing concern within the IT community about reliability of AI. Some schools of thought question the accuracy and trustworthiness of AI-generated results, particularly due to quality and...

AI with Human Decision Making – Strikes a Right Balance in Agile Methodology

There has been an extensive discussion about AI and human interaction in Agile Methodology. In reality, AI and human decision-making are not opposing forces, they are complementary allies. AI enhances...

AI Ethics & Bias Mitigation: Building Responsible AI Systems

With a rise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact among various industries, driving automation, insights, and efficiencies once thought to be impossible; ethical considerations...

Cloud Computing

How to Balance Quality and Tight Deadlines in a Web3 Project

As a Software Release Manager or a TPM, how often have you faced the pressure of delivering a Web3 project, built on blockchain technology, under a tight deadline? You aim to release a stable...

How Explainable AI (XAI) Enhances Transparency in AI Decision-Making – Part 1

Inspired by current, rapid advancements in AI, I’ve planned a series of articles covering different emerging technologies, and this one on Explainable AI (XAI) being the first of many to come. As...

How AI is Transforming QA Testing & Reducing Effort

Recently, I wrote about business impact of downplaying QA (Testing), highlighting many risks of neglecting comprehensive quality assurance (QA) efforts. I also promised to follow up with an article on...

Important Safeguards Against a Microsoft Office 365 Outage

Recently (Last month), a major Microsoft outage primarily affected Office 365 and Teams, disrupting business operations, collaboration, and communication. As with any global software outage, users...

Agile-PM

Surviving a Tough Job Market as an IT consultant

A few days ago, I had a discussion with some of my professional friends about today’s fiercely competitive & a very slow IT job market, where surviving, let alone thriving, requires more than just...

Importance of a ‘Burndown Chart’ in Agile Methodology

Program and project management professionals are likely familiar with the term “burndown chart,” yet not everyone realizes its significance in Agile methodology. A burndown chart is a...

How AI Enhances Agile Retrospectives – Data-Driven Continuous Improvement

After a fruitful discussion with my fellow PMs, I feel that writing an article on Enhancing Agile Retrospectives with AI will be a worthwhile endeavor because it highlights how AI can transform...

Unlocking Potential of SAFe Agile With AI

AI plays a critical role in enabling successful implementation of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) to build intelligent customer solutions. I felt a strong inclination to channel my thoughts into...