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AWS Certified Security Specialty exam – my experience and prep tips

As someone who already held a CompTIA Security+ certification and had earned the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, I thought I had a solid foundation in security and cloud technologies when I decided to tackle the AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam. Add in a few years of hands-on experience working with AWS, and I felt ready to take on this challenge. However, the journey to passing the exam taught me a few key lessons about focusing on the right resources, study strategies, and mastering the… Read More »AWS Certified Security Specialty exam – my experience and prep tips

The Key Decision That Makes or Breaks Your Technical Project Delivery

Not all technical projects are created equal. Some are straightforward, allowing for quick iterations and on-the-go adjustments. Others—like cloud-based applications, multi-layered web platforms, or integrated SaaS solutions—demand a clear, structured vision from the outset. The key decision that can make or break your technical project delivery? Whether to plan everything upfront or start small and iterate as you go. And the biggest catch? A small project doesn’t always mean simple—and big projects aren’t always complicated. Sometimes, small projects can be surprisingly complex, especially when you’re… Read More »The Key Decision That Makes or Breaks Your Technical Project Delivery

How We Won the IMAGINE Grant: Tips for a Successful Nonprofit Application

Having worked on a winning IMAGINE Grant application in the “Go Further, Go Faster” category for a project at Fair Trade USA, I wanted to share a few practical tips that might help others. These insights come from my personal experience navigating the process—from aligning a technical vision with organizational goals to crafting a clear, focused proposal. Whether you’re just getting started with AWS or already building on the platform, I hope this helps you write an application that highlights both your innovation and your… Read More »How We Won the IMAGINE Grant: Tips for a Successful Nonprofit Application

The Ultimate Website Migration and Redesign : SEO Checklist

Your ultimate all-in-one no-nonsense checklist for smart and SEO-optimized website migration and redesign. Almost every website needs a refresh or a full redesign every 3-5 years to stay current and user-friendly. And often times such changes come with a CMS or some other technology change leading to drastic drops of organic rankings and traffic caused by the technical SEO issues. This checklist will walk you through the key aspects of a smart migration planning, incorporating best practices early on in your design and discovery proceess,… Read More »The Ultimate Website Migration and Redesign : SEO Checklist