Alan Williamson

  • Get movie stills to your Samsung Frame

    After purchasing a Samsung Frame, I wanted to do more with it and had no desire to give Samsung more money for its Art store. Discover how I used it to render stills from your favorite movies, using open source. Read Post ⇢

    Get movie stills to your Samsung Frame

  • Security isn’t something you … add

    The importance of integrating security into the core of construction and architecture cannot be overstated. Both play a crucial role in efficiency and protection. As a Chief Technology Officer, it’s essential to consider security at every step, from identifying attack surfaces to ensuring adequate monitoring and reaction capabilities. Security should be the foundation of everything built or integrated, involving the entire team. Read Post ⇢

    Security isn’t something you … add

  • Vision without a plan is just a dream

    We all dream of a better future, but few take steps to make it real. As a CTO, turning a vision into reality is crucial. Assessing the current environment, planning, and ensuring a realistic path to completion are vital. Success lies in execution and delivering tangible results, shaping your leadership ability. Without a realistic path, the vision remains just a dream. Read Post ⇢

    Vision without a plan is just a dream

  • What do you see as the main challenges these days for a CTO?

    The main challenges faced by CTOs today often revolve around security concerns. Many organizations underestimate their vulnerability until they experience an actual security event. CTOs must prioritize maintaining a secure environment for all transactions. Read Post ⇢

    What do you see as the main challenges these days for a CTO?

  • 6 tips to put ChatGPT to use

    Introducing ChatGPT for anyone wondering or nervous about getting started. With 6 quick and easy tips, you will get started instantly as you begin to scratch the surface of this powerful AI tool. You will wonder how you ever coped prior. Read Post ⇢

    6 tips to put ChatGPT to use

  • Remote debugging at 15 billion miles

    The complexities of debugging software on Voyager 1, 15 billion miles away, highlight the extraordinary challenges faced by NASA’s JPL engineers. With commands taking 22 hours to reach and another 22 hours for a response, the risks and logistics are daunting. Read Post ⇢

    Remote debugging at 15 billion miles

  • Lessons from Private Equity any company can use

    The book, authored by the Chairman of Bain Capital, emphasizes the value of concise, impactful strategies usually associated with private equity firms. It highlights the importance of regular strategic due diligence, maintaining focus on core initiatives, and ensuring the right personnel are in place. The book offers valuable insights for CEOs and comes highly recommended. Read Post ⇢

    Lessons from Private Equity any company can use

  • Unlocking value from your company data

    Many companies overlook their historical data, dismissing it as obsolete. However, this “legacy experience” can be invaluable for shaping the future. By evaluating data businesses can uncover insights that drive success. Machine learning can unlock the potential of this data, particularly for brick’n’mortar companies. Read Post ⇢

    Unlocking value from your company data

  • AI is hard; and mostly human

    The hype around AI is high, but reality often falls short. Amazon Go’s AI system was actually human-manned, exposing the difficulty of AI and the need for supervised data. Beware the inflated AI promises. Read Post ⇢

    AI is hard; and mostly human

the leg-end that is, Alan Williamson.

For over 20 years, I’ve shared my thoughts whenever the muse strikes. It’s unpredictable, honest, unedited, and occasionally witty. I’m living the best years of my life, working harder than ever, and enjoying every second.