I have the pleasure to speak once again to the Akron-area Association of Information Technology Professionals this week on the…
Plant Monitoring and Time Series Data
As I wrap up a series of articles on plant monitoring in legal cannabis cultivation, I reflect on what we’ve learned. The focus was on the instruments used and the data they provide – essential tools for understanding plant health.
Create a Long Form Audio Book with Azure Speech service
Creating long-form audiobooks from your written content can be an incredible way to repurpose your content and reach a broader audience.
Year One of Independence
Reflecting on a year since leaving Quisitive, the journey of becoming a solopreneur in the tech and cannabis industries is explored. With insights into challenges, successes, and the vision for Green Nanny, this post delves into the intersection of IoT, agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
The Ongoing Journey: Uniting Tradition and Technology as a Fractional CTO at Papa Jesus Farms
As I step into my role as a fractional CTO at Papa Jesus Farms, an organic cannabis cultivation facility in…
Learning from Firefighters: How to Manage Self-Created Emergencies in IT
In this blog post, we explore managing self-created emergencies in IT, using lessons from professionals like firefighters, emergency responders, and the military. Learn how preparation, assessment, clear roles, prioritization, communication, and after-action reviews can help your IT team better manage crises. Transitioning to DevOps principles? Find out how these strategies align with and support a smoother DevOps journey
A New Journey: Getting Real with Tech Innovation and Personal Evolution
Join Shawn as he embarks on a new journey, merging practical tech solutions with real-world needs. From strategic discussions to the messy realities of creation, witness how technology and innovation intertwine in daily life and small-scale business endeavors.
Unlock the Power of Cloud-Native Networking with Kubernetes
Learn about the importance of cloud-native networking for engineers working in the cloud. Get started learning the concept of cloud-native networking, including the key components and benefits, with tutorials, courses, books, blogs, and videos. Understand the underlying concepts and technologies, such as Kubernetes pods, service discovery, and load balancing. Gain hands-on experience by setting up a simple Kubernetes cluster and experimenting with different networking options.
Exploring Cloud-Native Databases for Kubernetes: What You Need to Know
Learn about the importance of cloud-native databases for new engineers, with an overview of the key concepts, resources for learning, videos to watch, and a possible learning path. Get an introduction to the different types of cloud-native databases and how they are used, as well as a note from the architect.
Understanding Cloud-Native Collaboration and DevOps Culture for the New Engineer
Learn about cloud-native collaboration and DevOps culture and its importance for building and deploying cloud-native applications. Get started with hands-on experience setting up a simple Kubernetes cluster and experiment with DevOps tools. Dive into the underlying concepts, best practices and principles, and join a community of Kubernetes enthusiasts. Get insights from an architect on DevOps, agile, and SRE.
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