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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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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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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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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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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I’ve been working with Azure DevOps since its transition from Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS), witnessing its evolution in both functionality and scope. With this current infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and my own training in this field, my curiosity has reached new heights. I felt compelled to analyze and organize my thoughts by outlining
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After a discussion with some of my IT professional friends about my recent (Article) contribution on AI and Azure DevOps Backlogs, I decided to organize my thoughts on how AI enhances Azure DevOps dashboards. These dashboards provide teams with real-time insights into project progress, backlog management, and CI/CD pipeline performance. With an integration of Artificial
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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 artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in business, healthcare, finance, and everyday decision-making, so is lack of transparency in AI models which has
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Readers, beware of an alarming new trend: scammers are using AI to create highly convincing “fake identities.” These impersonators might pose as a “CEO” or “recruiter,” often using phrases like “Act now,” “This is confidential,” or “Your account will be closed.” – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, however, it’s also arming cybercriminals with powerful
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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 how to reduce development time and effort by adopting an AI-powered QA testing strategy. To be clear, my intent wasn’t to simply point out a
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