Ned LoweGenAI PoCs: Proof of ComplexityIt seems we are hitting the Generative Artificial Intelligence Trough of Disillusionment. Barely a day goes by without reading an article…Sep 13Sep 13
Ned LoweEstimates Not CommitmentsThe vision has been set, the awesome user experienced visualised; time to build. The project team gets together, and the sponsor…Jul 30Jul 30
Ned LoweShift The CurveWhen building teams, leaders will often talk about wanting to hire ‘the best’. When it comes to cultural fit and enthusiasm, I find that…Jun 5Jun 5
Ned LoweAnti Agile — Introducing the Surge SprintWhat started off as occasional whispers is increasingly turning into constant background hum: a frustration with “Agile”, and a sense…Apr 22Apr 22
Ned LoweThe Silent HeroLet me share a specific techie communication trait that drives me insane: the production incident “Silent Hero”.Mar 261Mar 261
Ned LoweThe purpose of a system is what it does“It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that define me” — Batman. I always enjoyed this quote, as I find we can wrap ourselves up in…Jan 31Jan 31
Ned LoweTwelve Truths Of EngineeringI am entering my grumpy middle age period of my life. I am now officially entitled to give greybeard advice:Jan 10Jan 10
Ned LoweYear In Review: 2023What a year! I believe we’re right in the middle of two epochs:Dec 28, 20231Dec 28, 20231
Ned LoweDebt is good, Interest less soWhat is technical debt? We talk about it a lot, but almost always as something to be avoided. Is that true, should we be minimising…Dec 6, 2023Dec 6, 2023
Ned LoweDollars and SenseFunding is less available than it has been for a while, and ensuring money is being spent efficiently is top of many leadership team…Nov 28, 2023Nov 28, 2023