Category Archives: Editorial

Where Your Value Separates You from Others

Posted on January 9, 2026 by way0utwest

I ran across a post that discusses what makes you a senior engineer (via Brent Ozar). The main point of the post is that there is a core skill that separates senior engineers from others, which is reducing ambiguity. When … Continue reading →

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Your AI Successes

Posted on January 7, 2026 by way0utwest

Recently, I was discussing AI with a friend, and they asked me to name a great success of using AI to build software. I’ve tried a few things, and I’ve worked with customers who are using AI tech. However, most … Continue reading →

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Minimally Viable Security

Posted on January 5, 2026 by way0utwest

Security has been a constant concern for many IT professionals over the years. Many of us are trying to implement better security controls, and yet at the same time, we try to avoid anything that slows us down. Security clearly … Continue reading →

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The North Star for the Year

Posted on January 2, 2026 by way0utwest

It’s the beginning of the year, and some of you likely have today off. But plenty of you are at work, moving slowly through this Friday at the start of the year—handling busywork, catching up on maintenance you’ve let slide, … Continue reading →

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