DEVASC v1.1 handbook. This is available in ebook and hard copy on Amazon. Cisco Certified DevNet Associate Handbook Huge thanks to @qsnyder and @Verlaine_Devnet for their contributions.

I am happy to be returning to many speaking events this year, one of the first being . This new talk on the paradox in software engineering and the tension between helpful abstraction and dangerous oversimplification.

Fun fact. The guitar Michael J. Fox plays, Cherry Red Gibson ES-345 during the "Enchantment Under the Sea" dance scene, went missing and has not been seen since the film was made.

Something that has been close to my heart is the intersection of technology and sustainability, and I believe we're at a crucial moment where we need to shift our perspective. Instead of viewing AI as just another energy drain, what if we saw it as part of the solution?

Taken from my TEDx talk last year, I talk about the dark side of our digital obsession and the impact our digital footprint has on the planet and our lives today. Full video

STRESS. You think that the reason you're weary is because of the work, but the reason you're weary is not because of the work, it's because of your worry about the work.

If you missed the live webinar yesterday, no problem!. See what's next for developer experience. Our latest "Spotify for Backstage Webinar" showcased Spotify Portal for Backstage – truly "Backstage in a box!". Watch now

Unclear documentation can lead to mistakes.

I told them once, I told them a hundred times: put 'Spinal Tap' first and 'Puppet Show' last. Always strive to be the headliner. Don't settle for being second billing.

RT @kmcnam1:

My @TEDx Talk is LIVE!. I discuss the hidden environmental costs of our digital world & AI's growing energy needs. It's time to rethink our tech habits! Watch now & let's talk solutions.

Want an IDP supported by a worldwide community committed to developer experience? . Learn more at Spotify’s webinar — “Building an IDP for the Future” on 4th June:

Heartbroken about the Microsoft/GitHub layoffs. Behind every "reduction" are real people with families and dreams. We're not meant to face uncertainty alone connection is where healing happens. To those affected: you're more than a job title. My network is open to support you.

"Double trust, inward and outward, is the backbone of Developer Advocacy. Lose it on either side, and the whole system breaks down” - @ashleymcnamara.

Humbled and honoured to be in the Cisco Champions 2025 @learningatcisco. via @credly.

Ran into a few old friends yesterday. Had the chance to meet so many amazing people at AWS Summit London. Easy 65k people there 😳

SURRENDER. Faith does not make a fist, faith holds on with open hands. Trust in the process.

Getting ready to go! With @Spotify and @pagerduty at AWS Summit.

If you are panning to attend #AWSSummit in London today , make sure you catch my session with @pagerduty on everyone's favourite things: operational resilience and AI 🤖.

New toy. 😃

I am excited to be joining Tim Chinchen from @pagerduty at AWS Summit next week. We'll be discussing everything Resilience and AI!. 🗓️ AWS Summit April 30th - 12:10 South Theatre (S)