Welcome back to "Continuous Improvement," the podcast where we explore tools, techniques, and stories that help us all get better, one step at a time. I'm your host, Victor Leung, and today we're diving into the world of static site generators—specifically, my journey from Gatsby to Astro and why this migration has been a game-changer for my blog.

Hello, and welcome to another episode of "Continuous Improvement," the podcast where we explore the latest trends and insights in technology, innovation, and leadership. I'm your host, Victor Leung. Today, we're diving into a fascinating area of machine learning—Reinforcement Learning, often abbreviated as RL.

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to "Continuous Improvement," your go-to podcast for insights and strategies on leadership and innovation. I'm your host, Victor Leung. Today, we're diving into a topic that many leaders face but don't often discuss openly: the tension between being an expert and a learner.

Welcome to "Continuous Improvement," the podcast exploring technology and best practices. I'm your host, Victor Leung, and today we're discussing backup and disaster recovery in Kubernetes, focusing on Velero—an open-source tool providing comprehensive disaster recovery, data migration, and data protection.

Hello and welcome to "Continuous Improvement," the podcast where we explore the latest in technology, machine learning, and more. I'm your host, Victor Leung, and today, we're diving into a fundamental concept in machine learning: Support Vector Machines, or SVMs.

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to "Continuous Improvement," the podcast where we explore the latest in technology, innovation, and beyond. I'm your host, Victor Leung, and today, we're diving into an exciting framework in the world of artificial intelligence: LlamaIndex. This framework is making waves by enhancing the development of context-augmented Large Language Model (LLM) applications.

Hello, and welcome to another episode of Continuous Improvement, where we explore the latest trends and technologies shaping our digital world. I'm your host, Victor Leung, and today we're diving into LangChain—a revolutionary framework for building applications powered by Large Language Models, or LLMs.

Welcome back to the Continuous Improvement podcast, where we explore the latest trends, tools, and techniques in technology and personal growth. I'm your host, Victor Leung. Today, we're diving into an exciting area of machine learning—using Recurrent Neural Networks, specifically LSTM layers, to predict stock prices. If you're interested in financial markets and data science, this episode is for you!

Welcome to another episode of *Continuous Improvement,* where we delve into the critical aspects of technology and business practices that drive success. I'm your host, Victor Leung, and today we're exploring a topic that is more relevant than ever in our digital age: the importance of data privacy.

Hello, and welcome back to "Continuous Improvement," the podcast where we explore innovative solutions to enhance your tech journey. I'm your host, Victor Leung, and today we're diving into the world of Kubernetes cluster management, focusing on a powerful tool called Karpenter. If you're managing cloud-native applications, you know the importance of efficient resource scaling. Let's explore how Karpenter can help optimize your Kubernetes clusters with intelligent auto-scaling.

Welcome to "Continuous Improvement," where we explore tech innovations for your business. Today, we discuss managing secrets securely in cloud-native applications using AWS Secrets Manager and Kubernetes' CSI Drivers.

Welcome back to another episode of 'Continuous Improvement,' where we delve into the latest advancements in technology and their implications. I'm your host, Victor Leung. Today, we're exploring a fascinating and transformative technology in the field of artificial intelligence—Generative Adversarial Networks, commonly known as GANs.

Welcome back to another episode of Continuous Improvement! I'm your host, Victor Leung, and today, we're diving into a crucial concept in statistical analysis and machine learning—stationarity, especially in the context of time series data. We'll explore what stationarity is, why it matters, and how we can test for it using the Augmented Dickey—Fuller (ADF) test. So, if you're dealing with financial data or any time series data, this episode is for you!

Hello and welcome back to "Continuous Improvement," the podcast where we dive into the intricacies of optimizing performance, whether it's in life, work, or tech. I'm your host, Victor Leung, and today, we're tackling a common challenge for those working with limited server resources: running `npm install` on a server with just 1GB of memory. Yes, it can be done smoothly, and swap space is our savior here.

The CliftonStrengths assessment has revealed my top five strengths: Achiever, Intellection, Learner, Input, and Arranger. This blog post explores each of these strengths in detail, how they manifest in my life, and how I leverage them to reach my full potential.

In the realm of enterprise architecture, conveying complex ideas and plans in a clear and structured manner is crucial. ArchiMate, an open and independent modeling language, serves this purpose by providing architects with the tools to describe, analyze, and visualize the relationships among business domains in an unambiguous way. One of the core components of ArchiMate is the Motivation Diagram, which helps in understanding the rationale behind architecture changes and developments. In this...

Digital Twins technology has emerged as a transformative force in various industries, providing a virtual representation of physical systems that uses real-time data to simulate performance, behavior, and interactions. This blog post delves into the considerations for adopting Digital Twins technology, the challenges associated with its implementation, and the critical enablers that drive its success.

Training multibillion-parameter models in machine learning poses significant challenges, particularly concerning GPU memory limitations. A single NVIDIA A100 or H100 GPU, with its 80 GB of GPU RAM, often falls short when handling 32-bit full-precision models. This blog post will delve into two powerful techniques to overcome these challenges: quantization and distributed training.

Transformer-based foundation models have revolutionized natural language processing (NLP) and are categorized into three primary types: encoder-only, decoder-only, and encoder-decoder models. Each type is trained using a specific objective function and is suited for different types of generative tasks. Let’s dive deeper into each variant and understand their unique characteristics and applications.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has embarked on a comprehensive digital transformation journey to maintain its competitive edge and meet the evolving needs of its customers. This transformation focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, improving customer experiences, and fostering innovation. Below are some of the key initiatives and successes from SIA's digital transformation journey.

In the realm of problem-solving and innovation, one approach stands out for its ability to strip down complex issues and build solutions from the ground up: first principle thinking. Popularized by thinkers like Aristotle and modern innovators like Elon Musk, first principle thinking encourages us to challenge assumptions and break down problems into their fundamental truths. In this blog post, we’ll explore what first principle thinking is, how it works, and how you can apply it to your...

In an era where many legacy media companies have struggled to adapt to digital disruption, The New York Times has emerged as a standout success story. With over 7.6 million digital subscribers, the Times has demonstrated how a legacy brand can thrive in the digital age. This transformation is a textbook example of how to execute a digital strategy effectively. Here, we’ll explore how the Times’ digital transformation aligns with the six critical success factors for digital transformations: an...

During my recent project, two concepts that resonated with me deeply were the creation of personas and the use of "how might we" questions. These concepts proved essential in shaping a user-centric approach that directly addressed our client's challenges and needs.

I was on a business trip to Vietnam last week, and I had a reflection while visiting my client. In any organization, strategic planning is crucial for success. Imagine a scenario where a leader gathers key personnel and top planners to draft an operational plan for the upcoming year. These individuals share a common environment, similar training, and mutual experiences within a hierarchical structure. As they convene, the process appears seamless: decisions align with what they believe the...