Tracy Bannon

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Trust, Trustworthiness, and the Trust Equation

Trust is not something you just ask for or earn. Rather you need to exude trustworthiness and others examine that and decide for themselves if they can or will extend trust. Charles Green published a 'trust equation' that I have adopted for years and can say it is wonderfully helpful.

Posted by Tracy Bannon on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Is Platform Engineering the new DevOps?

Is '𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗢𝗽𝘀'? Not exactly, no. It is another evolutionary technique to drive quality, security, and time to delivery all while improving developer efficiency. I've been noodling on how darned similar the intent of Platform Engineering compared to Framework Architecture from 15 + years ago.

Posted by Tracy Bannon on Sunday, June 11, 2023

Podcast Series:On the Road to DevHops

In this video series, Trac Bannon and Bryan Finster belly up to the bar and have an honest dialog about DevOps, Software Engineering, and delivering value. These two spar, disagree, and even invite few guests when they need new punching bags (just kidding). From being a “SADMF” to Culture to debates on the meaning of Autonomy, the content is relevant and unedited. Trac and Bryan even add an occasional guest to spice up the mix!

Posted by Tracy Bannon on Saturday, June 10, 2023

DevOps Enterprise Summit 2023 - Promo

Trac Bannon and other attendees talk about the value of DOES

How is it that I made the promo video? Must just be great insights. ;-)

Posted by Tracy Bannon on Monday, June 5, 2023

So What?! Generative AI with Trac Bannon

Trac Bannon returns to Tech Transforms for our So What segment to discuss all things generative AI. Following Trac's presentation at the RSA Conference 2023, she and Carolyn discuss everything from software development lifecycle to the potential that various AI models may have.

Posted by Tracy Bannon on Saturday, May 27, 2023

Doodle! From my SiRAcon 2023 Keynote

Fun Doodle of my Keynote at Society of Information Risk Analysis (SiRAcon 2023) Fireside with Lisa Young

Posted by Tracy Bannon on Friday, May 19, 2023

Applying AI to the SDLC New Ideas and Gotchas

Posted by Tracy Bannon on Monday, April 24, 2023

Architectural Tradeoff Analysis Minified

Architectural Tradeoff Analysis is a crucial step in designing robust systems. It's all about balancing conflicting requirements & goals. How about a quick minified approach.

Posted by Tracy Bannon on Monday, April 10, 2023

Growing the next generation of software architects

I'm passionate that we grow the next generation of software architects. Brian Chambers and I have been discussing types of skills needed and came across a blog by Matt Shealy. Software architecture a high-demand role that blends engineering and business leadership

Posted by Tracy Bannon on Sunday, April 9, 2023

Design Pattern Chuckle

Posted by Tracy Bannon on Friday, April 7, 2023