Jeff D StephensTechnology, Generally

Technology, Generally

Enterprise architect working in federal identity, biometrics, and border systems. Twenty-five years of building things, mostly in and around government.

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  • My 2024 Year in Review

    Another year down and another chance to reflect on action and inaction. This past year has felt lacking in many ways, at least on the surface. I think this is mostly the case when viewed through the lens of this blog. I certainly didn't do much with the blog this year, and to be honest, barely tracked my goals.

  • My 2023 Year in Review

    The fact that this post isn't being published until late in January 2024 pretty much reflects the state of my blog over the past year. I completely neglected my blog in 2023 so it's fitting that I'm late in posting what my 2023 looked like. So, without further delay, let's get into it.

  • My 2022 Year in Review

    2022, I barely knew you. This year seems to have moved so fast, I can't believe it's over. Welcome to another Year in Review post where I spend a bit of time reflecting on what happened last year to hopefully position myself better for the year to come. If you are interested, check out my 2020 and 2021 reviews.

  • 5 Daily Habits for Technical Leaders

    As a technical leader, you likely have a lot on your plate. Between managing your team, staying on top of industry trends, and making important business decisions, it can be easy to get overwhelmed and lose sight of the small, daily habits that can help you be more effective and successful in your role.

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