Whenever people ask me about my job title and what I do for a living, I always struggle to answer. Am I a programmer, web developer, software engineer, solution architect, technical lead, or technical director? I’ve held each of these titles during my career, and I’m still not sure which one fits me best.

However, what I do know is that I leverage my 20 years of experience and excellent intuition to solve problems. So, please take a look at my work and see the actual problems I have solved.

Shifting to a cloud-native architecture

Shifting to a cloud-native architecture ๐ŸŒ is not just a trendโ€”it’s a strategic move that can propel your applications to new heights in terms of flexibility, scalability, and performance. Today, we’re diving deep into the when, why, and how of making this crucial transition, with an eye on navigating the choices between cloud-native and traditional setups ๐Ÿš€.

Let’s also tackle a common concern: the risk of vendor lock-in, and explore “safe” strategies to mitigate this issue.

20+ incredible years of diving, head-first, into the ever-changing world of tech

๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽ‰ Big day today! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽˆNot only am I a year wiser, but I’m also celebrating over 20+ incredible years of diving, head-first, into the ever-changing world of tech. It’s been an absolute rollercoaster, and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

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GPT vs Gemini

As someone constantly exploring the forefront of technology, I’ve had opportunity to work closely with both solutions, diving deep into their capabilities by asking similar questions and observing the intriguingly different outcomes they offer.

Micromanagement The Silent Productivity Killer

I’ve learned a lot about teamwork and productivity throughout my career. One key lesson that stands out is the danger of micromanagement. Let me share some observations from my experience:

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Consultants Are Like Avocados

Do you think consultants are useless? Think again! ๐Ÿ™Œ My latest article is a Friday-perfect, lighthearted counterpoint to Steve Jobs’ grumbles about consultants. Get ready to change your mind!

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Talking about AI and ML at Onet

I’m is explaining how Ringier Axel Springer Polska and Onet are innovating with #AI and #MachineLearning - e.g. to ensure the diversity in the media.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

After a decade of working with AWS, I am thrilled to share that I have earned my first professional certificate as a Solution Architect. I am both surprised and humbled by this achievement. 23T0L60C6NE41F3G ( https://aws.amazon.com/verification )

Quote - How much fun can you have today

HOW MUCH FUN CAN YOU HAVE TODAY… WITHOUT TOTALLY FUCKING UP TOMORROW? Check other quotes here

SSL Certificate

I’ve got this client which is each year asking me to renew their SSl certificate. Itโ€™s EV, so it requires a little more paperwork, and a new lady from the office was helping with the process. After three weeks of pushing scans and talking with Indians, we finally got a certificate. I replaced the old one and sent an e-mail that itโ€™s up and running. She asked me to send her a copy - I thought - it was a good point.

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NodeMcu (ESP8266) water level monitor with a voltage sensor

This subject in the theory looks very easy. Just get NodeMcu board, plug sensor from the family of sensors (HY-SRF05, HC-SR04), some kind of voltage sensor and we are good to go. But you can get couple of unexpected issues here. Letโ€™s start from the NodeMcu unit. Itโ€™s specific.