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Open Source: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

It was an honor to be at Red Hat One in Las Vegas—an event that truly reflects the way IT should be, in our view. This is what we at Tech Tribes have believed in for the past 10 years, and we are committed to continuing this journey for the next 10. Back then, it was Kubernetes. Today, it is AI. And tomorrow? If anything, it will still be open source. Because open source is about building on the shoulders of giants, standing on the collective knowledge and progress of a community that drives technology forward.Meeting the Red Hat community in real life was a pleasure. The people make the difference. The purpose is clear, and the ambitions are massive.

Open source: more than just fun

Open source is more than just technology—it’s about collaboration, transparency, and having fun while making an impact. From AI sovereignty to breaking down silos, this blog explores how openness drives innovation, fosters community, and keeps us motivated. Because if it isn’t fun, it isn’t working!

Exploring data visualization with D3.js

Started to create a dynamic technology radar using D3.js, inspired by the open-source technology radars from industry leaders like Zalando and ThoughtWorks. This endeavor has not only deepened my appreciation for data visualization but also showcased the incredible capabilities of D3.js.

Platform engineering and the "Dutch approach"

The key to successful platform engineering lies in balancing bottom-up innovation with top-down structure, empowering creativity while ensuring scalability and alignment.

The meaning of Open Acceleration

Open Acceleration addresses a collaborative approach to harness the speed of technological change through adaptable, loosely coupled solutions, fostering innovation, resilience, and independence from big tech.

Switching to Bluesky

I switched to Bluesky because it prioritizes open standards, user control, and avoiding lock-in. Unlike X.com and Facebook/Instagram, its decentralized AT Protocol lets users own their data, switch servers freely, and control their content experience.

Caffè Sospeso

In Naples, there has long been a tradition known as the caffè sospeso: coffee in waiting. When you order one coffee, you can pay for two cups. The second cup, the sospeso, can then be enjoyed later in the day by a Neapolitan who cannot afford a cup of coffee.

Some of my favourite business frameworks

Success today goes beyond products—it’s about trust, strategy, and adaptability. Some tools that lead the way: Helping Clients Succeed to build trust, Best Value Procurement to prioritize expertise, Business Model Canvas to map strategy, What, How, Why communicates purpose, and Miller Heiman nurtures large organizations.