Articles
Technical notes & reflections.
Data, AI in production, governance - written along the way.
- Jul 22, 2026
From Developer to Data Leader: What Technology Never Taught Me
Moving from software development to Data and eventually leadership changes how performance is defined: from technical excellence to organisational impact.
- Jul 21, 2026
High-Performing Data Teams Are Not Built from CVs
High-performing Data teams are not built from CVs alone. They require a clear mission, complementary capabilities and the ability to deliver measurable impact.
- Jul 20, 2026
The Most Important Data Skill May Not Be Technical
In Data and AI, understanding the business, framing the right problems and aligning stakeholders can be as important as technical expertise.
- Jul 19, 2026
AI Projects Need an Operating Model Before They Need Another Model
AI projects rarely fail because of models alone. They often fail because roles, ownership, governance and operational capabilities are missing.
- Jul 18, 2026
Snowflake or Databricks? The Real Question Is Somewhere Else.
The Snowflake versus Databricks decision is not purely technical. It should reflect business needs, organisational maturity and execution capability.
- Jul 17, 2026
Your Modern Data Stack Is Not Your Data Strategy
A Modern Data Stack is not a Data strategy. Strategic capability comes from architectural flexibility, adaptability and organisational resilience.
- Jul 16, 2026
What Leading Data & GenAI Transformation Taught Me
Data & GenAI transformation is not about models alone. It is about turning technology into a sustainable operational capability.