Communication is the most important skill for a project manager. We use it to get requirements from customers, ensuring there are no gaps, and we use it for follow-ups and problem resolutions. This post is not about the importance of…
Migrating VMs using VMware HCX
VMware Hybrid Cloud Extension (HCX) migrates workloads or VMs between VSphere, non VSphere or on-premise environments.
Project Management artifacts
Always do the right thing, even if it is not required or unless you have an iron-clad waiver. Two project managers are running different phases of a larger program. One PM for the application migration went through without a design…
Stakeholder management or engagement
I was driving a project with a strange dynamic. Migrating the customer from one Data Center to another. Straightforward stuff, except they are not interested
Search Everything
Everything from voidtools is a fantastic search tool. You can install it as an app or use it as a standalone program with limitations.
Things I learn in 2024
Some key learning points
Upgrading to Android 15 QPR1
Over the weekend, I upgraded my phone’s #Android14 to #Android15. This was the most difficult upgrade I have ever done. I have upgraded to the latest version of TWRP so it was a matter of doing backups and taking it…
Robot vacuum cleaner
We got a Xiaomi Robot vacuum cleaner to help with the dusting and mopping. Some thoughts. The robot is triggered by handbags hanging off the back of chairs. The lower the handbag, it thinks there is an obstacle and would…
Fixing ebooks with Calibre
Fixing ebooks in epub format with Calibre. I was going through my collection of ebooks, checking for formatting or hyperlink errors when I realized how space inefficient the books are. Some books are filled with errors. A typical fiction novel…
JB day trips
I started resumed JB weekend trips after a long gap. In the first trip, the primary objective is to test my phone eSIM capability before going a trip to South Korea. The 5ber eSIM worked flawlessly. The first 3 minutes…