I write about security engineering, Azure and AI workflows, and the habits that make technical careers durable over time. Most of it comes from doing the work at Microsoft and teaching it to others.
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Cloud security, technical habits, leadership, and translating complexity into action.
Top categories across the published archive.
Topics, tempo, and patterns across five years of published work.
Most of my writing falls under technology and business. Life notes show up when they connect to something bigger.
Output by year. I write when there is something worth saying, not on a schedule.
Take something complex, cut the noise, and make it useful to the person doing the work.
The tags that come up most across the archive.
If you want to see how I think about security, career strategy, and hands-on engineering, these are the pieces I would point you to first.
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...
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...
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...
The strongest posts translate architecture, cloud platforms, and defensive practice into language that can be used immediately.
The career writing focuses on momentum, feedback, habits, and long-range positioning instead of generic motivational advice.
Recent pieces connect new tooling to real technical work, with enough restraint to be useful after the launch cycle fades.
More from the collection, in order.
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...
We all know that having a routine and sticking to it can be a challenge, but the benefits of doing so are undeniable. Whether it's for physical, mental, or spiritual growth, kee...
When it comes to setting goals for ourselves, we often think in terms of years or decades. We set a goal to retire by a certain age, or to achieve a certain level of success by...
Introduction Welcome to this guide on taking your career to the next level. In this book, we will explore a variety of strategies and techniques that you can use to boost your p...
As a writer and content creator, I am always on the lookout for tools that can help me streamline my workflow and improve the quality of my work. Recently, I discovered ChatGPT...
I often get asked for some links that would would help supplement learning and add in a bit of gamification to cyber. Here are my top 10 links: 1. Test your shell knowledge by t...
Every role taught something different. The common thread is solving real problems.
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