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Why Demo Driven Design is good for your customers?

Most of the enterprises that leverage Internet of Things capabilities are non-IT companies. Designing IoT solutions for those customers might be challenging. Without understanding the technical capabilities, stakeholders struggle to verbalize their expectations (aka requirements). Is there a way we (IT Consultants) can assist them? What I found most effective is Demo Driven Design. It’s not just a tool, but a collaborative process. During the solution design phase, I showcase relevant technical functionalities we might utilize in the final deployment.

This robot is just like a human; it sometimes makes mistakes. 😢

This robot is just like a human; it sometimes makes mistakes 😢 That was the explanation the staff provided to my kid during the modern technology exhibition. Luckily, my 3.5-year-old did not accept that justification and quickly determined the required input configuration that “tricked” that robot (in other words, she was able to reproduce the software error). I tried to explain this to the staff, but they insisted that “robots are like humans” and will occasionally make mistakes.

Have you ever considered the value of creating a Minimum Non-Viable Product (MNVP)?

Following best practices and the latest trends can catch you in technical perfection. I know that for a fact, as it happened to me and my customers. One way to avoid that trap is to build imperfect solutions on purpose, with the sole drive of exploring/validating the real business potential. What are the benefits of a Minimum Non-Viable Product? 🚀 Validate the Market Early: Test whether there’s genuine demand for your idea without technical feasibility constraints.

How to become an IoT Consultant?

How to Become an IoT Consultant? Numerous people asked me how to become an IoT Consultant. This journey is very subjective and different for everyone, so please share your experiences and provide feedback on my suggestions. I wrote this post based on my perspective. Whether you’re just starting or are an established professional, I hope you find value in my story and advice. My Journey My Journey I began my career as a developer, working with PHP, JS, and MySQL in what we now call a Full-Stack role.

How to pre-configure EC2 instances using AWS CDK and avoid a nasty trap?

Introduction In this article, I will explain deploying an EC2 instance using AWS CDK and Python code. I will present how we can pre-configure that instance and execute a custom script during the first boot. The EC2 User Data We can store parameters or scripts as user data. Those scripts will run when during the EC2 instance launch. It is crucial to note that the user data script executes ONLY once during the initial boot.

How does open-source transform manufacturing? - with Jeremy Theocharis, the Co-Founder & CTO @ United Manufacturing Hub.

Embracing Open Source for Industrial IoT Transformation Welcome to the Internet of Things Equation podcast. I’m thrilled to share insights from my latest episode, in which we dive deep into the transformative power of open-source technology in the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). My guest, Jeremy Theocharis, co-founder and CTO of the United Manufacturing Hub, shared invaluable insights into his journey and the innovative approach to IIoT. The Challenge with Traditional Manufacturing Solutions Traditional manufacturing solutions often come with significant challenges.