Automation’s Hidden EffortIn the early 2000s, as the dot-com bubble burst, I found myself without an assignment as a software development consultant. My firm…Mar 24Mar 24
Published inEpilepsy DadLucky Penny — Epilepsy DadWe’ve been spending some time in Chattanooga to support our goddaughter as she recovers from surgery.Mar 18Mar 18
Published inEpilepsy DadOn Grandfathers — Epilepsy DadMy grandfather was one of the most influential people in my life. He passed away when I was only 18, although we didn’t see each other as…Mar 11Mar 11
RAG Against the Machine — David MonneratWho controls the past now controls the future Who controls the present now controls the past.Mar 10Mar 10
The White Whale — David MonneratIn Moby-Dick, Captain Ahab’s relentless pursuit of the white whale isn’t just a quest for revenge; it’s a cautionary tale about obsession…Feb 24Feb 24
Published inEpilepsy DadPatterns — Epilepsy DadI sat in the chair at the side of my goddaughter’s bed in the hospital. She had major surgery a few days prior and was recovering in the…Feb 18Feb 18
Published inEpilepsy DadThe Weight of Hope — Epilepsy DadI was having a conversation with my goddaughter who recently underwent surgery. The topic of hope came up, and how it was hard to have…Feb 11Feb 11
The Democratization of (Everything)A few years ago, I sat across the desk from a colleague, discussing their vision for a joint AI initiative. As a product manager, I pushed…Feb 10Feb 10
Published inEpilepsy DadThe War on DEI Is a War on My Son’s Future — Epilepsy DadLike many parents of children with epilepsy and neurodivergent diagnoses, my wife and I have spent years advocating for accommodations…Feb 4Feb 4
Published inEpilepsy DadThe Clothes Make the Man — Epilepsy DadMy wife joined a band last year that plays regularly at different restaurants and venues in our area. My son and I try to go to every show…Jan 28Jan 28