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Stories, journeys, and ideas for the creatively curious

Join me on a journey where every post brings a fresh perspective. This blog is for those who are driven by curiosity and a desire to learn.

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Terraform on Azure with guardrails: pre-commit, Trivy, and Anton Babenko's hooks

A small Azure Terraform setup wired to a pre-commit pipeline using Anton Babenko's pre-commit-terraform hooks: formatting, validation, linting, docs, and security scanning before code ever leaves your machine.

Is AI the right solution? Part 3: Metrics, piloting, and key takeaways

Final part of our AI project validation series. Learn how to define success metrics, run effective pilot projects, and review key takeaways for successful AI implementation.

Is AI the right solution? Part 2: Examples and ethical risks

Part 2 of our AI project validation series. See the decision framework in action with examples and explore key ethical risks like bias, privacy, and workforce impact.

Is AI the right solution? Part 1: The decision framework

Part 1 of our series on validating AI projects. Learn a structured decision tree framework to assess strategic alignment, business impact, and ROI.

A practical guide to Machine Learning for image classification

An overview of a typical machine learning workflow for image classification, covering problem definition, ML type, tooling, data preparation, model training, and deployment using TensorFlow, Flask, and Docker.

Understanding the Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Explore the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a groundbreaking standard for AI integration, enabling seamless interaction between AI models and external data sources.

GitHub Copilot Agent Mode - Transforming your development workflow

Discover how GitHub Copilot's Agent Mode enhances your development experience with natural language interactions and context-aware assistance throughout your coding journey.