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Exploring AI Coding Options

While I've been in Product Management for nearly 15 years now, it doesn't mean I've left my Computer Science and Software Development roots behind. I've always had a few projects, whether it was building my own blog from scratch, exploring different languages

A Product Manager working with her AI robot.

Has AI Changed Product Management?

Seattle during World Cup 2026 as Qatar and Bosnia-Herzegovina prepare to face off.

The World and The World Cup

Atlanta title card with Earn, Alfred and Darius on a couch in a lot next to Alfred's house.

I Watched: Atlanta

Improving Organizational Alignment - A Goal

Improving Organizational Alignment - A Goal

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AI and the Hype Cycle - Where are we?

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Donut Hunt: Better Maid Donut Co - Pittsburgh, PA

Product Management

Improving Organizational Alignment - A Goal

Improving Organizational Alignment - A Goal

This is the second in a series of posts on "Organizational Alignment" I've put together to share lessons and observations from my 20+ year career across multiple products, industries and companies. I share this in hopes of helping others better understand the dynamics in their organizations

Improving Organizational Alignment - What? and Why?

Improving Organizational Alignment - What? and Why?

Person reviewing resumes.

Starting Again and Taking That Next Step

The Value of Industry Experience for Product Managers

The Value of Industry Experience for Product Managers

Thoughts on Google Stadia

Thoughts on Google Stadia

An Ode to Launchcast, the Best Music Recommendation Engine

An Ode to Launchcast, the Best Music Recommendation Engine

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The Product Manager's Mini-Existential Crisis

I Watched...

Atlanta title card with Earn, Alfred and Darius on a couch in a lot next to Alfred's house.

I Watched: Atlanta

I feel like Atlanta has been on my watch list since it's debut in 2016, as I've been a Childish Gambino fan since Freaks and Geeks and really enjoyed Community. While I knew the general premise, and I now regret putting it off as it was

The Cast of Community

I Watched: Community

The Bluth family gathered around a meal.

I Watched: Arrested Development

I Watched: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

I Watched: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Technology

AI text over a circuit board-esque background.

AI and the Hype Cycle - Where are we?

Obviously, AI is all the rage lately, and I wanted to delve into it a little bit. Now, I have a bit of a unique perspective on it, as AI and Machine Learning (ML) were the main focus of my Masters work, and I've implemented many of the

Thoughts on Google Stadia

Thoughts on Google Stadia

An Ode to Launchcast, the Best Music Recommendation Engine

An Ode to Launchcast, the Best Music Recommendation Engine

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Donut Hunt: Better Maid Donut Co - Pittsburgh, PA

Donut Hunt: Glazed Donuts - Key West, FL

In The Kitchen: Baking Steel Pro

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Starting Again and Taking That Next Step

On Writing...

Development

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A Small AP Music Update

Starting a Little Project - AP Music