https://www.m-vision.com/blog/ M-Vision provides fractional CTO/CIO leadership, board advisory, and investment expertise for founders and growth-stage companies ready to scale. Willo Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:31:40 GMT https://www.m-vision.com/2026/04/30/top-100-data-analytics-processional-2026/ https://www.m-vision.com/2026/04/30/top-100-data-analytics-processional-2026/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:31:40 GMT It’s official, and now a 3-peat… Top 100 Data & Analytics Professional, 2026. Artificial Intelligence Data & Analytics Digital Transformation https://www.m-vision.com/2026/04/11/ai-is-not-making-project-managers-more-efficient/ https://www.m-vision.com/2026/04/11/ai-is-not-making-project-managers-more-efficient/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:37:39 GMT AI Is Not Making Project Managers More Efficient. It Is Exposing Who Should Not Be One! Let’s stop pretending that generative AI is just another productivity tool. That framing is comfortable, and it is wrong. What is actually happening is much more disruptive. AI is […] Artificial Intelligence https://www.m-vision.com/2026/04/07/ai-unfiltered-the-ai-code-reckoning-what-breaks-first/ https://www.m-vision.com/2026/04/07/ai-unfiltered-the-ai-code-reckoning-what-breaks-first/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:36:18 GMT Podcast with Mark Smith, link here: This episode features Martin Miller and explores the practical reality of using AI inside organizations. The conversation cuts through hype to focus on where AI genuinely adds leverage, where it breaks down, and why subject matter expertise, data quality, […] Artificial Intelligence Software Development https://www.m-vision.com/2025/01/08/the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence/ https://www.m-vision.com/2025/01/08/the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:51:51 GMT The Impact of artificial intelligence Welcome to the exhilarating world of artificial intelligence (AI), a technology revolutionizing industries and seamlessly weaving itself into our daily lives. What exactly is AI? Think of it as a brainy branch of computer science that enables machines to perform […] Uncategorized https://www.m-vision.com/2024/09/05/ai-in-a-weekend/ https://www.m-vision.com/2024/09/05/ai-in-a-weekend/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:52:41 GMT Digital Transformation Podcast, AI in a Weekend Book link here: Listen on the following Channels: Apple Podcast Spotify Uncategorized https://www.m-vision.com/2024/07/29/enhancing-decision-making-processes-with-ai/ https://www.m-vision.com/2024/07/29/enhancing-decision-making-processes-with-ai/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:45:22 GMT The Throwdown: Have you noticed how many artificial intelligence (AI) experts have risen, like genies, out of the magical lamp known as OpenAI’s ChatGPT? And did you also know that most of these experts have never built a product or service? Yet, they boast about […] Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation https://www.m-vision.com/2024/07/18/ai-tools-transforming-organizations/ https://www.m-vision.com/2024/07/18/ai-tools-transforming-organizations/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:36:50 GMT The rapid integration of AI tools is transforming organizations by improving efficiency and speeding up the decision-making processes. However, this technological step change is already highlighting a significant skills gap as traditional roles evolve. Join us today for an episode of #DigitalTransformationTalk with host Kevin […] Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation https://www.m-vision.com/2024/04/25/icon-top-50-data-analytics-professional-award/ https://www.m-vision.com/2024/04/25/icon-top-50-data-analytics-professional-award/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:04:53 GMT I am honored to be recognized as one of the Top 50 Data & Analytics Professionals. Being acknowledged alongside such an impressive group of peers, who understand the intricacies and challenges involved in our field, is incredibly rewarding. I want to express my gratitude to OnConferences and […] Data & Analytics https://www.m-vision.com/2024/01/09/navigating-ai-at-scale/ https://www.m-vision.com/2024/01/09/navigating-ai-at-scale/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:50:46 GMT AI is rapidly being integrated into organizations’ teams and functions. But, how is it best deployed at scale? Where are the organization-wide benefits in forecasting and monitoring when deploying AI? Join this special Davos-focused episode of #DigitalTransformationTalk, featuring: – Kevin Craine, Host, DigitalTransformationTalk – Jose Saiz de Omeñaca Monzón, […] Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation https://www.m-vision.com/2023/09/17/artificial-intelligence-gold-rush/ https://www.m-vision.com/2023/09/17/artificial-intelligence-gold-rush/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 01:34:24 GMT Miners will dig into the earth, sifting through tons of rocky soil in search of that precious metal, gold. In data mining, engineers and analysts are modern-day prospectors, who will mine large data sets in hopes of discovering valuable information. As part of the Artificial […] Artificial Intelligence https://www.m-vision.com/2023/08/21/hetz-present-ai-is-not-taking-over-the-world-yet/ https://www.m-vision.com/2023/08/21/hetz-present-ai-is-not-taking-over-the-world-yet/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:40:42 GMT Enjoy my interview on Hetz Presents: ???? ????????: is a series featuring tech leaders and execs from around the world, exploring how they arrived at their professional milestones, how they approach #management and #leadership, and what comes next in their industries. Uncategorized https://www.m-vision.com/2023/06/24/beauty-by-the-numbers-data-analytics-interview-series/ https://www.m-vision.com/2023/06/24/beauty-by-the-numbers-data-analytics-interview-series/ Sat, 24 Jun 2023 23:03:05 GMT Beauty by the Numbers: Data & Analytics Interview Series Event by Orbition Group Click on image to watch the interviews with my peers. Digital Transformation https://www.m-vision.com/2023/05/10/the-future-of-ai-and-ml-in-the-software-development-industry-much-more/ https://www.m-vision.com/2023/05/10/the-future-of-ai-and-ml-in-the-software-development-industry-much-more/ Wed, 10 May 2023 00:22:08 GMT Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are rapidly transforming the software development industry, providing new opportunities for innovation and optimization. However, as with any new technology, there are also challenges that must be addressed, including ethical concerns and potential biases. The following is from […] Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation https://www.m-vision.com/2023/04/18/transforming-your-digital-enterprise-through-responsible-ai/ https://www.m-vision.com/2023/04/18/transforming-your-digital-enterprise-through-responsible-ai/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:23:28 GMT What elements should enterprises consider when implementing a responsible AI framework that complies with industry standards? Join #DigitalTransformationTalk Host Kevin Craine at 16:00 today as he welcomes this week’s guests: – Chanchal Chatterjee, Senior Deep Learning Software Leader, NVIDIA – Tessa Darbyshire, Data & AI Value Strategy Manager, Accenture – Martin Miller, Ex-Director of […] Uncategorized https://www.m-vision.com/2023/03/17/ai-impact-to-software-development/ https://www.m-vision.com/2023/03/17/ai-impact-to-software-development/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:58:03 GMT Author: ChatGPT and Martin Miller The impact of generative AI on software development is here today. It’s no longer acceptable to follow archaic practices to develop special purpose solutions. Software development is primed for leading the transformation with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and […] Artificial Intelligence Software Development https://www.m-vision.com/2023/03/06/software-solutions-builders-going-to-build/ https://www.m-vision.com/2023/03/06/software-solutions-builders-going-to-build/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:33:26 GMT Builders of software and solutions are driven by a deep passion for their craft. They approach their work with a sense of purpose and enthusiasm, pouring their heart and soul into every line of code they write. For these builders, software development is not just […] Artificial Intelligence Software Development https://www.m-vision.com/2023/02/22/unriveted-video-podcast-technology-intersection-of-ai-digital-transformation-people/ https://www.m-vision.com/2023/02/22/unriveted-video-podcast-technology-intersection-of-ai-digital-transformation-people/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:35:23 GMT Unriveted Video/Podcast – In our episodes, we are going to talk about topics from the past, present, and future as they apply to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation and the modernization of process automation. Listen in on this YouTube link for Unriveted. Audio only […] Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation https://www.m-vision.com/2022/04/13/ai-in-action-podcast-2022/ https://www.m-vision.com/2022/04/13/ai-in-action-podcast-2022/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 03:54:18 GMT Click on the image to listen JP Valentine and me talk about ML Project Lifecycle, my Team and the future. #AI #ML #MachineLearning #AIinAction #Alldus Uncategorized https://www.m-vision.com/2022/01/21/it-observability-predictions-2022-how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve/ https://www.m-vision.com/2022/01/21/it-observability-predictions-2022-how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:42:23 GMT IT & Observability Predictions 2022: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve Mark Woods, Splunk | Stephane Estevez, Splunk I Anna Barsby, Tessiant | Martin Miller, Levi Strauss & Co Observability https://www.m-vision.com/2021/04/17/2021-state-of-modelops-april-2021/ https://www.m-vision.com/2021/04/17/2021-state-of-modelops-april-2021/ Sat, 17 Apr 2021 21:59:46 GMT Artificial Intelligence Data & Analytics https://www.m-vision.com/2021/04/07/ai-in-action-podcast/ https://www.m-vision.com/2021/04/07/ai-in-action-podcast/ Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:03:53 GMT Click on the image to listen Ben Sparks and me talk about ServiceNow. #ServiceNow #AI #ML #AIinAction #Alldus Artificial Intelligence https://www.m-vision.com/2021/03/15/explainability-ex11y-e12y/ https://www.m-vision.com/2021/03/15/explainability-ex11y-e12y/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:47:13 GMT As we start understanding artificial intelligence solutions that make decisions, we also want the rationale, or Explainability that’s behind the prediction. Shall I put out the acronym options now? ex11y OR e12y #explainability #ex11y #e12y #xai Artificial Intelligence Observability https://www.m-vision.com/2021/01/31/seeking-it-decision-makers-and-dbas/ https://www.m-vision.com/2021/01/31/seeking-it-decision-makers-and-dbas/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:41:40 GMT NewtonX is seeking IT decision makers and Database Administrators who have recent experience in multiple areas covering competitors, procurement process, implementation, maintenance and best practices. Click this link to participate. https://www.expertsmarketresearch.com/refer?refId=ae53136e-7a22-4c70-a3cb-ee802f51e7f2 Data & Analytics https://www.m-vision.com/2021/01/04/artificial-intelligence-ai-the-good-bad-and-the-f-ugly/ https://www.m-vision.com/2021/01/04/artificial-intelligence-ai-the-good-bad-and-the-f-ugly/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:30:16 GMT The promise of Artificial Intelligence, AI, has been touted for several decades. Does this spark vision of machines taking over the world and replacing humans? There are several beneficial use cases for AI, and more specifically, narrow-AI via Machine Learning. The GOOD Business Impact Accelerate innovation […] Artificial Intelligence AI Machine Learning ML MLOps https://www.m-vision.com/2020/12/30/data-data-data-thats-all-everyone-wants-to-talk-about/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/12/30/data-data-data-thats-all-everyone-wants-to-talk-about/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:18:59 GMT Data, Data, Data, that’s all everyone wants to talk about. Of course data is talked about often, it’s important. What do you do with all that data, and how do you analyze it. Are you invested in Data Science ? According to Wikipedia: Data science […] Artificial Intelligence Data & Analytics AI Data Science Machine Learning Machine Learning Operations MLOps https://www.m-vision.com/2020/12/15/covid-19-hits-solarwinds-swi/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/12/15/covid-19-hits-solarwinds-swi/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:54:35 GMT UPDATE: Jan 29, 2020, impact beyond SWI, MSFT COVID-19 hits Solarwinds (SWI) and it’s customers Solarwinds (SWI), a provider of software for datacenter and analysis solutions was hit with COVID-19. The infection appears to impacted the company, earlier in 2020, from the inside, and proliferating […] Observability Monitoring Security https://www.m-vision.com/2020/12/03/dbaas-database-as-a-service/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/12/03/dbaas-database-as-a-service/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 03:21:58 GMT The role, known as, DBA has been disappearing for years and opening the door for Data Base as a Service. Every cloud provider offers multiple forms of Database as a Service (DBaaS). Many of traditional on-prem databases such at the following are also offered as […] Uncategorized Cloud DB Database as a Service https://www.m-vision.com/2020/11/27/integration-platform-as-a-service-ipaas/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/11/27/integration-platform-as-a-service-ipaas/ Fri, 27 Nov 2020 21:57:15 GMT Integration Platform as a Service, iPaaS Are you confused by this acronym and what’s behind this? According to Gartner, they claim the following are characteristics. But I think they are missing something very common and already there… Observability Suite tools (aka Comphrehnsive Monitoring on steroids) , go figure. […] Uncategorized iPaaS https://www.m-vision.com/2020/11/24/itim-it-infrastructure-monitoring/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/11/24/itim-it-infrastructure-monitoring/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:07:22 GMT ITIM, IT Infrastructure Monitoring is the anchor of every successful observability suite. With it, you can detect, react, and predict potential calls-to-action for incident prevention. Minimally ITIM includes CPU, Disk and Memory data collection. Add-ons to ITIM include process/service tracking, and plugins to retrieve metrics […] Uncategorized APM ITIM Monitoring Observability https://www.m-vision.com/2020/11/24/enterprise-ai-big-data-analytics-solutions/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/11/24/enterprise-ai-big-data-analytics-solutions/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:26:30 GMT Enterprise AI & big data analytics solutions are software platforms, and services, that are able to ingest and process data sets from various sources within an organization. These solutions are target the following processes and workflows: Prepare / clean data Facilitate Artificial Intelligence / Machine […] Uncategorized AI Artificial Intelligence Big Data Machine Learning https://www.m-vision.com/2020/11/24/remote-access-desktop-systems/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/11/24/remote-access-desktop-systems/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:19:31 GMT Below are several of Remote Access/Desktop Systems. Primarily targeting Windows users in the enterprise, for desktop support. AnyDesk BeyondTrust Citrix ConnectWise Kaseya LogMeIn (Rescue Assist, GoToMyPC) Microsoft Remote Desktop RealVNC Solarwinds (N-Central) SonicWall TeamViewer (Tensor) Want to learn more ? Please book time with me, […] Uncategorized Remote Access VNC https://www.m-vision.com/2020/11/15/industrial-internet-of-things-iot-platforms/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/11/15/industrial-internet-of-things-iot-platforms/ Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:39:39 GMT Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms I have been tracking this segment for over a decade, before it was called IoT. The predecessor acronyms: M2M (Machine to Machine) and IDM (Intelligent Device Management) . Below are some of the current solutions providers. Arm Pelion Axonize […] Uncategorized AI IoT Observability https://www.m-vision.com/2020/11/11/splunk-did-they-create-the-observability-monster/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/11/11/splunk-did-they-create-the-observability-monster/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 03:47:56 GMT UPDATE: January 6, 2021 I have signed up for Splunk’s Prediction 2021, and have entered a few questions. Highlighting this 3-parter directed at Sendur Sellakumar, Sr VP and GM, Cloud & Cheif Product Officer. “Here is a loaded 3 part-question: (1) Can you share a public […] Uncategorized APM ITIM Observability SPLUNK Synthetics https://www.m-vision.com/2020/10/07/be-water-my-friend/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/10/07/be-water-my-friend/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 05:11:31 GMT These words have influenced me for more than 4 decades, “Be water, my friend“. In context, here is the specific passage. Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup; it becomes the cup. You put water into a teapot; […] Uncategorized https://www.m-vision.com/2020/08/29/new-relic-drops-the-bomb/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/08/29/new-relic-drops-the-bomb/ Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:06:02 GMT New Relic recently announced another pricing model change, and dropped the bomb, literally. This time, they are attempting to take their “shelf-ware” model of pricing, and move into the modern world of consumption based pricing. Although very limited public information is available, there is another, […] Uncategorized APM DataDog DynaTrace ITIM Monitoring New Relic Observability SignalFx https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/11/flowmill-a-company-built-on-ebpf/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/11/flowmill-a-company-built-on-ebpf/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 02:31:35 GMT UPDATE: November 24 2020, Splunk acquires FlowMill… Geez… how will this be integrated ? adding to Frankenstein’s monster, reference to my previous post, link here. I started following FlowMill with the following obersvations: Instruments existing process as exposed by eBPF agent based that exposes eBPF, from […] Uncategorized APM FlowMill NPN Observability SPLUNK https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/07/govtech-services-and-software-2020/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/07/govtech-services-and-software-2020/ Sat, 07 Mar 2020 01:24:30 GMT Accela, BasicGov, OpenGov, Tyler Technology Please book time with me, directly, or via these advisory networks: AlphaSights, GLG, Guidepoint, Taconic Uncategorized Accela GovTech openGov Tyler Technologies https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/06/apm-bake-off-appdynamics-datadog-new-relic-signalfx-dynatraceinstana/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/06/apm-bake-off-appdynamics-datadog-new-relic-signalfx-dynatraceinstana/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 22:17:24 GMT APM – Application Performance Monitoring is a modality of an overall monitoring eco system, inclusive of static and dynamic application performance, supporting frameworks and components. http://www.splunk http://www.newrelic.com http://www.Instana.com http://www.datadog.com Please book time with me, directly, or via these advisory networks: AlphaSights, GLG, Guidepoint, Taconic, Maven, […] Uncategorized APM DataDog Instana New Relic Observability SignalFx SPLUNK https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/06/managed-file-transfer-its-much-more-than-ftp/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/06/managed-file-transfer-its-much-more-than-ftp/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 22:12:08 GMT Yes, Managed File Transfer, MFT, is relevant and important, go figure… Starting with a simple engine for file transfers and adding on features and functions. Just like Frankenstein’s Monster, it’s ALIVE. Axway Secure Transport, GlobalScape, IpSwitch Move-it Please book time with me, directly, or via […] Uncategorized Axway GlobalScape MFT MoveIT SecureTransport https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/06/sdlc-ci-cd-pipeline-facts-fiction-myths/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/06/sdlc-ci-cd-pipeline-facts-fiction-myths/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 05:08:59 GMT Jenkins, TerraForm, Puppet, Chef, ServiceNow, Cloud Formation TeamCity, Please book time with me, directly, or via these advisory networks: AlphaSights, GLG, Guidepoint, Maven, Atheneum, Lynx, and Maven Uncategorized CI/CD DevOps SDLC https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/06/cloud-providers-iaas-paas-faas/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/06/cloud-providers-iaas-paas-faas/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 05:04:48 GMT Amazon Web Services, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, GCP, IBM Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Oracle Cloud, Google App Engine Cloud Foundry, Engine Yard, Salesforce AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Iron.io Please book time with me, directly, or via these advisory networks: AlphaSights, GLG, Guidepoint, Tacotonic, Maven, […] Uncategorized AWS Azure Cloud Computing FaaS GCP IaaS IBM Cloud https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/06/monitoring-tools-service-2020/ https://www.m-vision.com/2020/03/06/monitoring-tools-service-2020/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 04:42:06 GMT Monitoring Tools & Services 2020 I have been tracking monitoring, security and observability tools and services for almost 2 decades. I can opine from experience evaluating, procuring, and implementation of many of these solution providers. Many modalities follow the same design patterns; I look past […] Uncategorized APM AppDynamics DataDog DynaTrace Instana ITIM Monitoring New Relic Observability https://www.m-vision.com/2016/04/20/m2m-application/ https://www.m-vision.com/2016/04/20/m2m-application/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 05:49:13 GMT In the beginning, IoT, the Internet of Things, was M2M, Machine to Machine. Embedded computing systems connecting over the public internet, sharing data. This was the beginning, and fast forward to today where devices you wear or implanted are sharing health information, almost instantly. Literally […] Uncategorized