Portfolio
There are two types of writing out there for me: writing I’m really proud of and writing that’s been published. In the Venn Diagram of my writing, hopefully there’s enough overlap between those two. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Either way, some of both are listed on this page (in no particular order of preference). This is by no means a comprehensive listing of all of my writing over the years, but it’s a solid sampling of everything.
Writing I’m Proud Of
The Fierce Urgency of Now, Abernathy Magazine (November 2016) – An analysis of America's deepening political divisions, setbacks in the feminist movement, and persistent racial and economic prejudices, emphasizing the urgent need for cooperative problem-solving and proactive engagement towards equality and justice.
Apple Music By The Numbers, Mobile Leader’s Alliance (June 2015) – An analysis of Apple Music's potential that examines its leverage over a robust ecosystem and existing iTunes user base, positioning it to significantly challenge the established streaming services like Spotify and Pandora.
The Internet of APIs, DevOps.com (February 2015) – A comprehensive overview of the "Internet of APIs," illustrating its evolution and highlighting its significance in enabling seamless data exchange and integration across applications and devices, particularly in the Internet of Things.
Published Writing
Getting Started With Git, DZone (2015) – A comprehensive guide to getting started with Git, detailing its installation, configuration, and key commands for version control, emphasizing its distributed nature and collaborative features.
Real-Time and Mobile Backend-as-a-Service: Revolutionizing the IoT, RTInsights – An exploration of how real-time technology and Mobile Backend-as-a-Service (MBaaS) are revolutionizing enterprise operations by integrating IoT devices, enhancing communication, and decentralizing decision-making processes.
Everyone’s Listening In, Mobile Leader’s Alliance (June 2015) – A detailed examination of the privacy and security concerns arising from always-on voice recognition technology, emphasizing the need for robust data protection measures and encryption to safeguard user information from cyber threats.
What To Expect From WWDC2015: The Watch Edition, Mobile Leader’s Alliance (June 2015) – A preview of WWDC 2015, highlighting expected enhancements for the Apple Watch, including improved WatchKit performance, HomeKit integration, and new features like Proactive and Breadcrumbs to advance smart home control and contextual technology.
A case for making it easier to personalize IoT devices, TechBeacon (August 2015) – An advocacy for simplifying IoT device personalization through a unified infrastructure for managing identity APIs and leveraging technologies like microservices, BaaS, and the Internet of APIs to enhance interoperability and streamline setup processes.
Know your real-time protocols for IoT apps, InfoWorld (August 2015) – An overview of XMPP, CoAP, and MQTT protocols, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses in real-time communication for IoT applications, and emphasizing the importance of choosing the appropriate protocol for optimized performance and security.
API Of The Week: The Dark Sky Forecast API, ReadWrite (October 2015) – An introduction to the Dark Sky Forecast API, showcasing its user-friendly design and detailed weather predictions, with applications in enhancing IoT devices like smart homes and connected cars.
A software engineer's approach to streamlining DevOps processes, TechBeacon (August 2015) – Guidance on optimizing DevOps processes with seven key tips, emphasizing root cause analysis, real-time application status checks, and prioritizing tasks, to improve efficiency and reliability in software deployment.
DevOps Changes Everything: From Your Body to the Government, CIOReview (March 2016) – An exploration of DevOps' impact on IoT and healthcare technologies, stressing the importance of efficient, secure development and deployment processes and the need for regulatory adaptation.
API Of The Week: Dweet.io, ReadWrite (August 2018) – An introduction to Dweet.io's API, highlighting its simplicity for machine-to-machine communication, automatic device registration, support for key/value pairs and JSON, and features like privacy locks and alerts.