From the field: project retrospectives, hard-won judgments, and the thinking behind the decisions.
Thinking
Looking back, one of the projects that shaped my delivery style most was a Phase 2 justice-sector IT and infrastructure upgrade (project name de-identified). It was a classic “technology + system integration + heavy on-site implementation” effort: large-scale video surveillance and storage, network switching and security devices, extensive cabling and removal work, and compatibility / […]
Thinking
This project was one of the first assignments I worked on when I entered the industry in 2012. The construction phase had started around that time, possibly a year or so earlier. The overall goal was to build a city-level capability to control, monitor, and manage multiple traffic-related points, including: It was one of the […]
Thinking
VUCA is one of the most common challenges in modern projects—and it’s often hidden. Clients usually don’t sense it proactively, which is why many of mine still insist on a waterfall approach at the policy level. I don’t blame them. They’ve been working that way for years. But as their financial situation has worsened, they’ve […]
Thinking
When I look back on my relationship with Agile, I realize my true awakening didn’t come from a book, a course, or a certification. It came from real work in 2015—when a friend and I co-founded a small studio focused on visual identity (VI) and website design and development. At the time, we were only […]
Thinking
Here is my first step towards the world stage. In recent years, I have set a goal to broaden my perspective on project management to a global level. I want to step out of my comfort zone, moving beyond outdated and conventional project management methods, and instead embrace more advanced knowledge and concepts from around […]