Me at FOSSNorth 2026

A picture that shows stairs leading to nowhere.

Everything started a few months ago when I checked my spam folder and there was a message that said, your talk at FOSSNorth was accepted, please confirm only if you are 100% sure you are coming. What a decision. I am never more than 60% sure in general, because anything can happen. How can I … Read more

Grow your [engineering] brand while putting privacy first

A white male in front of a screen

At the last DevOps meetup in Prague, I stepped on stage with a clear goal: to help others grow, not just technically, but professionally. As I spoke, I walked the audience through why building a personal brand matters in today’s industry, especially as many of us rely on platforms that don’t always align with our … Read more

Why I donate and volunteer, and why you can do it yourself.

Hand holding a plate full of tomatoes.

I am sharing a story about donating, volunteering, and supporting the things I believe in to show you that there is something you could do with your skills or financial assets to turn the world in a better direction. It’s not a secret that I donate more than $3000 a year for projects that align … Read more