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  • Hi, I’m Jeff, and I build stuff.

Exploring the architecture of work, culture, and leadership—where clarity replaces noise and systems shape meaning.

  • Critical Imperfection | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    Critical Imperfection | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    Did you ever feel like a well-dressed fraud? Like you got lucky, and stumbled into the exact right opportunities to get your invite, but any moment now, someone will tap you on the shoulder, clear their throat, and, with an all-knowing smirk, announce to everyone that you don’t actually belong here? Well, grab a coffee… Read more

    June 14, 2023
  • Project 2 – Codename: ‘Whirlwind’: Twirling Through Excel to Conjure an Automated Data Storm

    Project 2 – Codename: ‘Whirlwind’: Twirling Through Excel to Conjure an Automated Data Storm

    Recommended Song for this breezy project: Buckle up, data enthusiasts! Today, we’re going on a whirlwind adventure. We’re stepping away from the safe haven of our data centers and stepping right into… the heart of a tornado! Oh, no need to look so terrified – we’re not really going to put you in the path… Read more

    June 13, 2023
  • Painting with Data: The Art of Creating Compelling Power BI Reports and Dashboards

    Painting with Data: The Art of Creating Compelling Power BI Reports and Dashboards

    Imagine you’re an artist, standing before a canvas with a palette full of vibrant colors at your disposal. But instead of oils or watercolors, you’re working with data – swathes of numbers, intriguing metrics, and intricate patterns. Your task? To paint a picture that tells a compelling story, one that captivates your audience and drives… Read more

    June 12, 2023
  • Charting the Course: Knowing and Measuring What Matters

    Charting the Course: Knowing and Measuring What Matters

    Song Recommendation for today’s article: Hello, data whisperers! Remember the game Watch Dogs, where Aiden Pearce used his mad hacker skills to turn a whole city into his playground? Imagine if we could do the same with our businesses—cracking the code of success, and knowing exactly what actions to take to reach our objectives. Well,… Read more

    June 11, 2023
  • Project 1 – Codename ‘Deep Below’: A User-Friendly Voyage through Excel, Power Query, and Power BI

    Project 1 – Codename ‘Deep Below’: A User-Friendly Voyage through Excel, Power Query, and Power BI

    Ahoy there, fellow data sailors! Recommended song for this project: “Sleeping in the cold below?” Not us, not today. We’re about to set sail on an adventure as exciting as any sea shanty, with a treasure more valuable than gold doubloons: data. Yes, my brave companions, today we embark on a journey that spans the… Read more

    June 10, 2023
  • Heart in the Machine: Emotion, Empathy, and Their Unforeseen Role in Automation

    Heart in the Machine: Emotion, Empathy, and Their Unforeseen Role in Automation

    I can neither confirm nor deny that I may have botched the scheduled publication time of today’s post on VBA… But in the spirit of consistency, I still wanted to get something fresh out for anyone who may be reading in the evenings after work. In the spirit of full disclosure, I am the type… Read more

    June 9, 2023
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Abstract Foundations

Culture, Data, and Strategy in Practice

The ideas, arguments, and structure in these articles are mine. I use AI as an editorial collaborator; a tool for pressure-testing drafts and refining language. The thinking is human, and the process is iterative.

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