Charlotte Arts Things To Do
A running list of Charlotte arts organizations and spots I want to keep handy for nights out, weekend plans, and general reminders that I should leave the house more often.
Operator's notebook
What holds up after the meeting.
I use this site to think in public, make sense of what I am learning, and keep a record of the ideas I want to come back to. It is a working library built from the work itself: security, cloud, AI, leadership, and the long game of execution.
Recent writing
What I'm working through now.
The latest posts I'm testing, sharpening, or trying to make more useful.
Apr 12, 2026
Charlotte Arts Things To Do
A running list of Charlotte arts organizations and spots I want to keep handy for nights out, weekend plans, and general reminders that I should leave the house more often.
Mar 24, 2026
Career Development Plan - H1 FY26 Edition
I decided to make my career development plan public. This is the first edition of a series I will publish every six months -- because the kind of accountability that drives real growth does not happen in a file share.
Mar 15, 2026
AI in the Enterprise Is Crossing a Control Boundary
The current enterprise AI conversation is full of category mistakes. This post starts a series on how to tell the difference between an AI-enhanced app, an assistive agent, an autonomous runtime, and the security controls that should change as authority increases.
Jul 22, 2025
Modernizing My Jekyll Blog with AI: A Complete Transformation Journey
How I transformed my basic Jekyll blog into a modern, professional platform using AI assistance - including the exact prompts and techniques that made it successful.
Jun 4, 2025
Getting Started with GitHub Copilot for DevOps: Building Your Azure Lab with Vibe Coding
Are you ready to supercharge your DevOps workflow with AI powered coding assistance? GitHub Copilot isn't just for application development—it's a game changer for infrastructure...
Aug 10, 2024
Choosing the Right Cybersecurity Career Path
Cybersecurity Career Path Questions Are you interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity, but not sure which path to take? You're not alone. There are many options and certi...
Jun 23, 2024
Should Cybersecurity Certificates Shape Your Salary Expectations?
One of the questions I've often heard is, "Once I get my X certification, what should my salary expectations be?" I believe that certifications offer two primary benefits. First...
Jan 30, 2023
Balancing Work, Education, and Personal Life: A Time Blocking Schedule
As someone who works a full time job at Microsoft, teaches part time, and is also working on obtaining multiple certifications through the SANS Institute, I understand the impor...
About Thor
What keeps showing up in the work.
Trust, translation, and a longer view than the room usually wants to take.
The roles changed over time, but the pattern did not. I keep getting pulled toward work that rewards clarity, trust, and the ability to make complicated things usable for someone else.
Technology without theater
Architecture, platforms, and new tools explained in ways people can actually use.
Career advice without fluff
Momentum, feedback, habits, and positioning without pretending a title solves the problem.
Experiments worth keeping
Drafts, operating principles, and technology experiments captured before they disappear into a notes app.