Software Engineering – DevOps

Key Elements of AI-Powered Edge Computing

Recently, a discussion in my professional circle revolved around AI-powered edge computing and its transformative impact on industries worldwide. They encouraged me to explore this topic further and share my insights. Right away, I recognized that AI-powered edge computing enables real-time data processing closer to source, reducing latency, improving efficiency, and enhancing security. This article […]

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How to Maintain Cloud Security – During an Unexpected Downtime

How many times have Technical Project Managers (TPMs) found themselves in this situation: your cloud service experiences an unexpected outage, and suddenly you’re dealing with unplanned downtime. In such moments, security concerns quickly rise to forefront i.e. whether it’s about safeguarding sensitive data, maintaining compliance, or ensuring overall resilience of your systems. Addressing these challenges

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CRTL-ALT- Planning

A huge thank-you to everyone who’s cheered me on, offered me advice, or just kept me caffeinated during the CTRL-ALT-Planning journey. Your support means a world to me, and now that this book’s Paperback Version is officially out, you can finally see what all those cryptic “working on something” posts were about. 😏 Grab your

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Examples of Cybersecurity Gimmicks – What to Watch Out For

In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is a hot topic, and rightly so. However, along with genuine solutions, many (Cybersecurity) gimmicks flood the market, offering flashy promises with little real protection. Falling for these gimmicks can give organizations a false sense of security, leaving them vulnerable to actual threats. As a Network Security Specialist, I’ve seen

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Launch Announcement Message – “CTRL-ALT-Planning” Going Live

It’s official — my first book is going live! I’m thrilled to announce that CTRL–ALT–Planning: Leadership Lessons for our planning toward a New Age of Project Delivery will be available on Amazon Kindle starting (Tomorrow) August 8th. This book isn’t just about project management, it’s about rethinking how we lead, plan, and adapt in a

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How Qualified TPM/PMs Handle Unexpected Technical Issues

  How many times have Technical Project Managers (TPMs) – Project Manager (PM) found themselves in a situation where they must handle unexpected technical issues across multiple cloud projects? These challenges demand a structured, proactive, and often cross-functional approach. For example, consider this: a critical cloud service experiences an unexpected outage, causing unplanned downtime and

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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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