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Execution is King

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

As a Product Manager, more often than not, I notice people mixing up ideas and execution in discussions. Both these concepts have entirely unique levels of fidelity to what the finished product will be. It’s important for Product Managers to know the difference between these two concepts, how to manage them, and what importance they should have at different stages of the product development cycle. Not understanding the differences between an idea and an execution isn’t just a minor inconvenience; it’s a significant obstacle to innovation and strategic execution for products and companies.

Streamline Dockerization with Docker Init GA

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Initialize Dockerfiles and Compose files with a single CLI command

Evolution of AI and Amara's Law

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.

Build your homepage using Blowfish and Hugo

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Just one year ago, I created Blowfish, a Hugo theme crafted to build my unique vision for my personal homepage. I also decided to make it an open-source project. Fast-forward to today, and Blowfish has transformed into a thriving open-source project with over 600 stars on GitHub and a user base of hundreds. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to get started and have your website running in a couple of minutes.

Docker Desktop 4.23

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Docker Desktop 4.23 is now available and includes numerous enhancements, including ASP.NET Core support in Docker Init, Configuration Integrity Check to alert on any configuration changes that require attention, and cross-domain identity management.

Books I've Read - The Design of Everyday Things

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Are you a product manager seeking to enhance your understanding of design and user experience? “The Design of Everyday Things” by Don Norman, is a captivating and enlightening exploration of the design principles that govern the most seemingly simple objects around us.

Product-Market Fit: What it is and do you have it

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In the fast-paced and competitive world of entrepreneurship, achieving product-market fit (PMF) is the holy grail. It is the moment when a product or service aligns perfectly with the needs and desires of the target market, leading to enthusiastic customer adoption and sustainable growth. But how do entrepreneurs know if they have truly achieved this elusive state?

Docker Init

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Initialize Dockerfiles and Compose files with a single CLI command

Blitzscaling

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Blitzscaling is a term coined by entrepreneur and investor Reid Hoffman, which refers to a strategy for rapidly scaling up a company in a short period. The idea behind blitzscaling is to prioritize growth over profitability, aiming to dominate a market and become a category leader. While blitzscaling can lead to significant success for companies, it also has some significant downsides.

Docker Desktop 4.18

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

We’re always looking for ways to enhance your experience with Docker, whether you’re using an integration, extension, or directly in product. Docker Desktop 4.18 focuses on improvements in the command line and in Docker Desktop.

Product Roles

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Product Management roles can change dramatically from company to company. Not just in terms of the job description but also how these roles fit into a larger product org. In this article, I’ll explore different product roles in the tech industry and the specifics of each of them.

How to Develop an Effective Strategy

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Most people consider strategy to be an event, some magical moment that changes the course of a company and defines its success for generations. The tale goes, some smart people get together (or occasionally one solo genius), they decide what they are going to do, and then they start implementing that strategy. That’s actually not the way the world works.

How to Structure Product Teams

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It doesn’t matter if you work in a startup, scale-up, or a larger organization, in any case, the success of a product team usually equals growing such a team. These changes bring challenges and opportunities to organizations. Here are some strategies for organizing product teams, what they optimize, and in which situation to use them.

Apes and Kittens in the Music Industry

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Technology has disrupted the music industry several times in history, changing the way we consume it, how it’s distributed and even how it’s made. In this article we’ll reflect about the good, the bad, and the ugly facts around NFTs in the music industry.

Static Feedback #4 — Creating the Blowfish Hugo Theme

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Today I got the chance to sit down with David Large from CloudCannon to talk about open-source, Hugo, and my theme, Blowfish.

Engineering Friendly Product Manager

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The rules of engagement in solid partnership with engineering. The do’s and don’ts as seen from a software developer’s perspective.

The Future of AI - From The Perspective of an AI

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In the last few years, the hype around artificial intelligence has been increasing (again). Most of it is due to truly groundbreaking research and innovative showcases in the field. From machines winning complex games like Go and Dota 2, to various content generation techniques, these technologies will impact our future.

The New Artificial Intelligence Hype

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

How to Run Stable Diffusion On Your Laptop

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In the last year, several machine learning models have become available to the public to generate images from textual descriptions. This has been an interesting development in the AI space. However, just recently did this technology became available for everyone to try.

Apple: iPhone 14, Watch 8, and Sustaining Innovation

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

On the 7th of September, Apple held its “Far Out” iPhone event. New iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods were announced, each coming with a plethora of features. Yes, all of it was innovation, but none of it brought the kind of excitement Apple used to. Why is that? And why probably this is the best strategy for Apple.

Announcing Docker Hub Export Members

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Find out how Docker Business admins can export members to track their utilization of Docker and audit Docker usage.

Streaming Wars and What Comes After…

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Last July and for the first time ever, streaming viewership surpassed cable. The streaming wars began around 2010 when Netflix introduced their first streaming-only plan with no DVD rentals, other players laughed at the time… little did they know. A decade after, there’s a multitude of streaming services available for mainstream entertainment and also for specific niches. What will happen next?

Bulk User Add for Docker Business and Teams

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Forget manually inviting team members to Docker Desktop. With Bulk Add for Docker Business, invite your entire team with a CSV file or their Docker IDs!

How I Created My Homepage (for free) Using Docker, Hugo, and Firebase

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Currently, there are several solutions to build and host your personal website. I wanted to challenge myself to see if I could do it with the same set of features as some of the paid solutions out there and for free. Here are the results.

Nuno Coração – Meet the Mentor

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Nuno Coração is one of our professional mentors on MentorCruise and works as Staff Product Manager at Docker.

The Future of the Nintendo Switch

info@dataingenio.com (Tama Francisquez) — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Nintendo achieved something truly amazing with the launch of the Switch. It was able to disrupt itself and the entire gaming industry while saving itself from doom. How exactly was Nintendo able to do it and what comes next in that story?