People watching with AI
How confidence and capability change when ordinary people start using generative AI.
Learning
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Re-architecting Next Trains
One of the things I have learned from working in data and analytics is that continuous improvement never really ends. Even when something works, there is always another question worth asking: Can I do this better?
What Ninja Tag taught me about technology strategy
How a kids’ obstacle game revealed a common failure in enterprise technology decision-making.
New year, same focus?
New Year resolutions fade, but lifelong curiosity endures. Reflections on Ri Christmas Lectures 2025, John McFall’s ESA clearance, and career pivots from Red Arrows dreams to data analytics and beyond. What’s your 2026 focus?
Can AI Tell What’s Funny? Teaching Humour to Machines
Can AI understand humour? A practical look at wordplay, absurdity, and how language models generate jokes—plus why human verification matters for writing and code. Clear takeaways for using generative AI to communicate better without losing judgement.
Kern Analytics, End-Dated: Why Closing the Company Isn’t Failure
Closing Kern Analytics wasn’t failure—it was the right end date. An honest look at contracting, detours behind the wheel, and staying passionate about data and analytics.
Decommissioning My Homelab: A Bittersweet Farewell
A personal journey through decommissioning a homelab, covering the migration of self-developed and open-source apps from on-prem hardware to a cloud-based setup. Discover lessons learned, technical hurdles, and why the spirit of homelabbing never really dies.