Taking Better Notes

I recently finished How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens after hearing about it from Cal Newport who discussed this as a book he read in January 2022. I've gone through various forms of note taking, but I hardly ever go back to them and put them to use. I've found my memory holds … Continue reading Taking Better Notes →

SANS MSISE Complete

I've finally completed the MSISE program at the SANS Technology Institute. This really was an incredible journey. I wouldn't have guessed myself to be a person who would pursue graduate school, but when the topic is something you truly enjoy learning about, the effort is much easier. I really liked how applicable the coursework was … Continue reading SANS MSISE Complete →

Book Review: The Manager’s Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change

The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change by Camille Fournier

2021 in Review

Credit goes to James Clear for the formatting of this review. I read his post recapping his 2019, and thought this would be a good way to focus on my 2021. I started this post in Q1 2021 in an effort to capture the good and the bad throughout the year. The focus of this … Continue reading 2021 in Review →

Smoked Buffalo Chicken Bombs

Buffalo Rub 1.2 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 tablespoon cumin1 teaspoon cayenne (adjust to your preference)2 tablespoons garlic powder1 tablespoon ground mustard2 tablespoons salt1 tablespoon black pepper Chicken Bombs 1 whole chicken1/2 cup ranch (or blue cheese) dressing1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot1 block of cream cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar2 cans Pillsbury … Continue reading Smoked Buffalo Chicken Bombs →