MCP vs RAG: Making Sense of Agentic AI’s Alphabet Soup
Journey with me through the world of MCP and RAG, two of Agentic AI’s hottest terms.
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tech
On the Nature of Artificial Intelligence in Tech Careers
Thoughts from a software engineer on navigating AI’s impact and maintaining relevance amidst rapid technological change.
GitHub Copilot’s Agent Mode Is Rather Impressive, But the Real Question Is, Are Software Developers Cooked?
One thing is for sure, if we as developers don’t adapt, we’re more than cooked, we’re royally fried.
Natural Language Programming Is Lowering Software Development’s Barrier to Entry
Learn to code? I think you absolutely should, but with AI, it’s now easier than ever to develop software with minimal coding skills, and I’m all for it.
Exploring the Tech Stack Behind Charlotte Third Places
Explore the purposefully over-engineered tech stack behind Charlotte Third Places, a project that helps people discover third places in Charlotte, North Caro...
Check Out My Post on Microsoft’s Blog: Simplifying Nonprofit Volunteering With Power Automate Permalink
I had the opportunity to write for Microsoft’s blog about Power Automate and community service, check it out!
Miscellaneous Advice For People Interested In Tech Careers
An assorted collection of one man’s advice related to careers in technology.
How To Reference Linked Services In Azure Synapse Analytics Notebooks
Learn how to reference linked services when writing Apache Spark code in Azure Synapse Analytics notebooks.
From Padawan to Jedi Master to Whatever Yoda Was: A Curated List of AI Learning Resources
Read on to discover a highly curated list of learning resources for artificial intelligence.
How To Stop Azure Monitor Alerts From Sending Redundant ‘Fired’ and ‘Resolved’ Emails
Learn how to configure Azure alert rules to stop getting two emails when an alert is fired and then resolved.
How To Create Dynamic Countdown Timer Messages Using Power Automate
Here’s how to create messages with a countdown timer to a given date using Power Automate.
Smart Cities Need Smart People, Not Just Smart Things
To solve pressing problems, smart cities need to focus on people.
Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability: Exploring a Potential Digital Ecosystem for Smart Cities
Discover how Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability could empower sustainable urban development as a digital ecosystem for smart cities.
Roche’s Maxim: Essential Wisdom For Simplifying Data Transformation
Embrace the simple but powerful wisdom of Roche’s Maxim to enhance the way you approach data transformation.
How To Have Global Parameters in Azure Synapse Analytics
Unlike Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics doesn’t currently provide global parameters, but there are some ways to work around and achieve similar fu...
How To Have a Link With Spaces in Markdown
You can link to files, folders, websites, or anything with spaces in it, using this one simple Markdown trick (intentional built-in feature).
Dropping Database Objects During DACPAC Deployments Can Get Weird
Even with a pre-deployment script, BlockOnPossibleDataLoss, and DropObjectsNotInSource, SQLPackage may still refuse to let your stale objects die.
How To Retry Pipelines in Azure Data Factory and Synapse Analytics
If at first, you don’t succeed, pick yourself up and make sure your Azure Data Factory or Azure Synapse Analytics pipelines have adequate retry policies.
How To Check If It’s a Weekday in Azure Data Factory and Synapse Analytics
Sometimes your system needs to know if today’s a weekday. Here’s how to find out using Microsoft’s Azure Data Factory or Azure Synapse Analytics.
Dynamic User Properties in Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics
Your guide to dynamic user properties in Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics.
artificial-intelligence
Agentic AI: From Acronyms to Applications
Everybody’s talking but nobody’s making sense. Let’s demystify Agentic AI, its key differences from Generative AI, and its essential terms. Learn what RAG, M...
We’re Not Cooked: Your Tech Career Survival Guide in the Age of AI Engineering
From SEO TechDevCon 2025 attendees to anyone curious, AI Engineering is why we still need technical people. Here’s your guide to what it is, where to learn, ...
MCP vs RAG: Making Sense of Agentic AI’s Alphabet Soup
Journey with me through the world of MCP and RAG, two of Agentic AI’s hottest terms.
On the Nature of Artificial Intelligence in Tech Careers
Thoughts from a software engineer on navigating AI’s impact and maintaining relevance amidst rapid technological change.
A Curated List of AI Resources for Educators
A collection of practical, mostly free resources to help educators integrate AI into the classroom, enhance student learning, and stay ahead in an AI-driven ...
Prompt Engineering: Precision Meets Creativity with Microsoft Designer
Explore how specificity, clarity, and creativity in writing shape Generative AI results with this Microsoft Designer workshop.
GitHub Copilot’s Agent Mode Is Rather Impressive, But the Real Question Is, Are Software Developers Cooked?
One thing is for sure, if we as developers don’t adapt, we’re more than cooked, we’re royally fried.
Natural Language Programming Is Lowering Software Development’s Barrier to Entry
Learn to code? I think you absolutely should, but with AI, it’s now easier than ever to develop software with minimal coding skills, and I’m all for it.
How To Train Your AI: Demystifying ChatGPT With Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and Deep Learning Basics
Demystify the concepts behind tools like ChatGPT with an approachable introduction to Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and Deep Learning.
Exploring Responsible Generative AI Through Music With Microsoft Copilot and Suno
Discover how to use Microsoft Copilot and Suno’s Generative AI to engage students in hands-on STEM learning and Responsible AI practices through an interacti...
From Padawan to Jedi Master to Whatever Yoda Was: A Curated List of AI Learning Resources
Read on to discover a highly curated list of learning resources for artificial intelligence.
stem-education
We’re Not Cooked: Your Tech Career Survival Guide in the Age of AI Engineering
From SEO TechDevCon 2025 attendees to anyone curious, AI Engineering is why we still need technical people. Here’s your guide to what it is, where to learn, ...
Context Is All You Need: AI Engineering with the Petoi ‘Bittle X’ Robot Dog
Check out an AI Engineering workshop, the art of providing models with good context, using robot dogs, Python, and VS Code.
A Curated List of AI Resources for Educators
A collection of practical, mostly free resources to help educators integrate AI into the classroom, enhance student learning, and stay ahead in an AI-driven ...
Prompt Engineering: Precision Meets Creativity with Microsoft Designer
Explore how specificity, clarity, and creativity in writing shape Generative AI results with this Microsoft Designer workshop.
How To Train Your AI: Demystifying ChatGPT With Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and Deep Learning Basics
Demystify the concepts behind tools like ChatGPT with an approachable introduction to Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and Deep Learning.
Three Levels of Programming With the Petoi ‘Bittle X’ Robot Dog
Learn how to engage students in a journey through three levels of computer programming using the highly capable Petoi ‘Bittle X’ Robot Dog.
Exploring Responsible Generative AI Through Music With Microsoft Copilot and Suno
Discover how to use Microsoft Copilot and Suno’s Generative AI to engage students in hands-on STEM learning and Responsible AI practices through an interacti...
entertainment
At Least I Was Entertained: Gladiator II Was Good, But It Could Have Been Great
A smorgasbord of Denzel Washington was more than enough to keep me entertained, but a curious central conflict, a lethargic leading man, and over-reliance on...
The Final Triumph: Attack on Titan Cements Itself Among the Greatest Anime of All Time
A grand journey, more than a decade in the making, culminated in Attack on Titan’s epic conclusion, solidifying its place among the anime greats.
From Fearsome to Floundering: Kang the Conqueror’s Disappointing Debut in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’
Jonathan Majors impresses as Kang the Conqueror, but the film’s lackluster conclusion leaves Marvel’s new lead antagonist ineffectual, unimposing, and hard t...
Interiors: A Review of Woody Allen’s First Ever Serious Film
In his first foray into serious filmmaking, Woody Allen delivers a deeply emotional dramatic masterpiece.
So What’s a “god” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Thor: Love and Thunder has only served to blur the lines on who and what a god is in the MCU.
miscellaneous
Check Out My Charlotte Business Journal 40 Under 40 Profile
I’m honored to be a part of the 2025 Charlotte Business Journal 40 Under 40 list, which recognizes professionals making an impact in the region. Read my prof...
How To Send and Receive Emails From a Squarespace Forwarding Alias Using Gmail
Learn how to set up Gmail to send and receive emails using a Squarespace forwarding alias.
It’s Over 9000! Dragon Ball Z’s Message on Challenging the Limits of Corporate Leveling
Dragon Ball Z has a message for anyone feeling stuck by their corporation’s rigid (and likely flawed) leveling system.
Favorite Quotes
A collection of awesome quotes from various sources.
faith
The Comforts of Christ
A catalog of comforting words spoken by Jesus Christ throughout the Bible.
Excerpts From The Imitation of Christ
Noteworthy excerpts from the Christian devotional The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis.
The Commands of Christ
A catalog of commands issued by Jesus Christ throughout the Bible.
dough-diaries
Dough Diaries: On the Nature of Cinnamon Rolls in Raleigh, North Carolina
Join me on a journey through Raleigh’s delightful cinnamon roll scene.
Dough Diaries: On the Nature of Cinnamon Rolls in Jefferson City, Missouri
Read on to discover one man’s journey through the cinnamon roll scene of Jefferson City, Missouri.
books
A Timeless Thriller: James Dashner’s ‘The Maze Runner’ Proves Its Endurance as a Modern Classic
Putting aside its cinematic adaptation, “The Maze Runner” novel has aged gracefully into a classic of dystopian science fiction.