Whenever people ask me about my job title and what I do for a living, I always struggle to answer. Am I a software engineer? A solution architect? A technical lead? A technical director?

However, what I do know is that I leverage my 20 years of experience and excellent intuition to solve problems. So, please take a look at my work and see the actual problems I have solved.

SECURING CLIENT MEETINGS - ESSENTIAL SAFETY TIPS

Working with multiple clients across various settings has taught me the importance of robust security practices—and provided a few humorous yet educational moments when these rules were overlooked! Here’s how you can keep your reputation and data safe and avoid common pitfalls when working offsite: Always Log Out: Ensure to log out from all devices when stepping away, even for brief moments. This simple action can protect sensitive information from unauthorized access or awful jokes from security guys

SHIFTING TO A CLOUD-NATIVE ARCHITECTURE

Shifting to a cloud-native architecture 🌐 is not just a trend-it’s a strategic move that can propel your applications to new heights in terms of flexibility, scalability, and performance. Today, we’re diving deep into the when, why, and how of making this crucial transition, with an eye on navigating the choices between cloud-native and traditional setups 🚀. Let’s also tackle a common concern: the risk of vendor lock-in, and explore “safe” strategies to mitigate this issue.

TECHS EVER-CHANGING LANDSCAPE - MY JOURNEY

🎈🎉 Big day today! 🎉🎈Not only am I a year wiser, but I’m also celebrating over 20+ incredible years of diving, head-first, into the ever-changing world of tech. It’s been an absolute rollercoaster, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! My journey kicked off when ‘barebone servers’ were the cool kids on the block. Picture this: me, up to my elbows in hardware, setting up computers & servers from scratch.

GPT VS GEMINI

As someone constantly exploring the forefront of technology, I’ve had opportunity to work closely with both solutions, diving deep into their capabilities by asking similar questions and observing the intriguingly different outcomes they offer. Gemini stands out for its speed and agility, providing quick and concise responses that are perfect for fast-paced environments. Its lightweight approach to answering queries is a breath of fresh air, making it an attractive option for those in need of swift insights.

MICROMANAGEMENT THE SILENT PRODUCTIVITY KILLER

I’ve learned a lot about teamwork and productivity throughout my career. One key lesson that stands out is the danger of micromanagement. Let me share some observations from my experience: Micromanagement: The Silent Productivity Killer In any team, we all want to achieve our best. But sometimes, our well-intentioned desire to help can actually get in the way. Micromanagement – constantly overseeing and directing every detail of another person’s work – can seriously drain productivity.

CONSULTANTS ARE LIKE AVOCADOS

Do you think consultants are useless? Think again! 🙌 My latest article is a Friday-perfect, lighthearted counterpoint to Steve Jobs’ grumbles about consultants. Get ready to change your mind! Steve Jobs on Consultants? Hold My Latte All right, let’s be honest. We all love Steve Jobs - the vision, the turtleneck, the whole deal. But when it came to consultants, the guy could be…well, a little harsh. He famously tossed shade, saying stuff like consultants don’t own solutions, and their expertise is all theoretical book-smarts.

TALKING ABOUT AI AND ML AT ONET

I’m is explaining how Ringier Axel Springer Polska and Onet are innovating with #AI and #MachineLearning - e.g. to ensure the diversity in the media.

AWS CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT - ASSOCIATE

After a decade of working with AWS, I am thrilled to share that I have earned my first professional certificate as a Solution Architect. I am both surprised and humbled by this achievement. 23T0L60C6NE41F3G ( https://aws.amazon.com/verification )

QUOTE - HOW MUCH FUN CAN YOU HAVE TODAY

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SSL CERTIFICATE

I’ve got this client which is each year asking me to renew their SSl certificate. It’s EV, so it requires a little more paperwork, and a new lady from the office was helping with the process. After three weeks of pushing scans and talking with Indians, we finally got a certificate. I replaced the old one and sent an e-mail that it’s up and running. She asked me to send her a copy - I thought - it was a good point.