The Politics of Technology: How Enterprise Systems Shape Institutions
Over my career, I have worked with enterprise systems in healthcare, finance, insurance, and government. I have seen firsthand how technology does more than store data or automate tasks. It shapes how organizations operate, how decisions are made, and even how people interact with one another. Technology is not neutral. The systems we build, the […]
Why PL/SQL Still Matter In a World Obsessed With the Newest Tech
In the world of technology, it sometimes feels like everything old is out and everything new is the answer. There are frameworks, languages, and tools popping up constantly, promising faster development, better scalability, and easier integration. In this environment, it is easy to overlook something that has been around for decades: PL/SQL. Yet, for those […]
From Farm Fields to Data Warehouses: What Physical Work Teaches About System Design
Before I ever sat in front of an Oracle database, I spent years doing physical work. I worked construction jobs where the day ended when the work was done, not when the clock said so. I worked in kitchens where timing and coordination mattered more than titles. I worked as a farm hand and eventually […]
Oracle Performance Tuning as Craft: Thinking Like a Mechanic, Not Just a Developer
I have spent more than two decades working with Oracle databases in healthcare, finance, insurance, and government environments. Over that time, I have held many titles and worked on systems of every size and temperament. One thing has stayed constant. Performance tuning is not just a technical exercise. It is a craft. The best way […]