Category: Analytics

  • In this article, I discuss how lean production principles can be applied to building data products. As a CTO, I often see organizations pouring resources into data product development with little to show for it beyond bloated infrastructure and dashboards nobody uses. Photo by Andreas Klassen on Unsplash The problem? They fail to apply lean principles…

  • I’ve seen my fair share of management absurdities, but nothing beats the classic scenario where a manager asks for the impossible — what I call the Flying Pig Syndrome. Most of my students have definitely heard this flying pig exclamation. Photo by Dan Renco on Unsplash This syndrome is when leadership demands something that defies all logic, physics,…

  • For the last ten years, my students can vouch for me that I have made this statement to them so many times. Photo by Fred Moon on Unsplash Higher education has long been marketed as the ultimate escalator to success — step on, hold tight and arrive at your destination. But the truth is, education is less of…

  • My student asked me about how to manage stakeholders. In my experience, it is more effective to manage stakeholders if we can quantify them. Effectively managing stakeholders requires a systematic approach to identify, assess, and engage with individuals or groups that can influence or are affected by your organization’s activities. I give a structured method…

  • Multi-agent AI systems, which involve autonomous agents working together to solve complex problems, are becoming central to modern applications. I applied the current design patterns, centralized, distributed, or hybrid patterns to the structure of these systems, each with its advantages and limitations. In this article, I explore these designs patterns and their suitability for different…

  • Setting clear objectives and measurable outcomes is a cornerstone of any successful initiative. As a CTO, I have learned that defining OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for modern data projects is both an art and a science. Photo by Siora Photography on Unsplash These metrics are not just for tracking progress — they…

  • I wrote this article for my PhD students to highlight the crucial connection between data liquidity and information resilience. In the world of data-driven decision-making, these terms often appear in separate conversations. But when you connect the dots, they are highly interconnected. Photo by fabio on Unsplash Data liquidity refers to how easily and quickly data…

  • As a CTO and technical advisor, I’ve witnessed firsthand how generative AI is revolutionizing data engineering. This technology is not about replacing human expertise but enhancing our capabilities and redefining best practices. Photo by ThisisEngineering on Unsplash Here’s how generative AI is transforming the field: 1. Automating Data Pipelines with AI Traditional Approach: Manually constructing ETL…

  • In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, Agentic AI is the next frontier, promising autonomy, adaptability, and intelligence that goes beyond mere automation. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash Let’s not sugarcoat it: the hype often outpaces understanding. As a CTO and senior advisor in Thailand, I’ve often seen managers either dive in headfirst without…

  • As a CTO, I’ve found that the philosophy of Stoicism is more than a collection of ancient musings — it’s a tactical playbook for navigating the relentless challenges of modern business. In my journey, which has taken me across four continents, spanned academia and industry, and placed me at the helm of cutting-edge initiatives in data analytics…