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Feeling out of place on the sidelines? A reflective look at being a non‑sporty parent in a sports‑obsessed world, supporting kids to enjoy the game, build soft skills and find their own relationship with sport—without becoming a pushy “sports parent”.
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?
A personal reflection on working behind the scenes at university graduations – floor managing ceremonies, data, and theatre to help others shine on stage.
You just want to know when the next train is. It should take three seconds. Instead it takes three apps, two page loads, and a mild existential crisis on a rain-soaked platform.
AI is driving a quiet shift back to hybrid architecture, with critical workloads and sensitive data moving on‑premise while the cloud remains the lab for experimentation, scale and convenience.
Every time you hit “submit,” you have to ask yourself — who am I really trying to please here? The recruiter reading my words, or the system scoring them?
Cloud promised freedom for mobile workers, but spotty connectivity and AI dependency are turning the dream into a nightmare. Is offline-first the way back?
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?
SAP HANA: past its prime or settling into its proper job? How SAP’s strategy matured—and where partners shine.