Patch Note 23.040425

From busy workdays to quiet evenings, the patterns of how I balance (or don’t balance) work and life have been eye-opening. In this issue, I’ll share what I’ve learned and what I’m trying to change.

I am currently working on a automated workflow at work. I am working with Dynatrace on the daily. Dynatrace is an Observability tool. You might ask what that is: it is a type of technology that lets your get deeper insights on infrastructure and applications. Within Dynatrace they have a custom app called Workflows, that lets you string together tasks and create your own custom automations.

I am a big proponent on self service. I want other people to learn on their own, so I am setting up a way to query the environment to get all the dashboard JSON files. This JSON file includes the id, dashboardMetadata, metadata, and tiles[]. Then once we have the complete list of dashboards, we are going to upload all of those files to the company GitLab. Then new app teams and users can come to us and we can say. Here is a complete list of our dashboards, go play around. This is a simple workflow, but the underlying thing that I learned about this. Is that I love to automate things. I am lazy at the end of the day, however I know when things can be streamlined. That is a skill I am trying to hone a little bit.

Training Season | 4.4.25

Even Heaven Demands Death

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my struggle to commit, not just in relationships but in many areas of my life. I find myself stuck in habits that prevent me from moving forward—constantly telling myself I want to settle down, yet not living in a way that aligns with that goal. I’ve realized that part of the problem is fear and emotional baggage. I’m also learning how to hold myself accountable and make time for growth, whether it’s in my career or personal life. The key takeaway? You can’t gain something without first losing something. It’s a journey of self-discovery, and I’m learning to embrace it, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Training Season | 3.21.25

Will, and its Demon's

In the chase for success, it’s easy to get caught up in external validation—whether it’s praise from others or the number of blog readers. But I’ve learned that true progress comes from within. We all have our own paths to follow, and the only thing that matters is whether I’m moving in the right direction for me. It’s a constant struggle against impulse control and arrogance, especially when work becomes a way to avoid emotional discomfort. Recently, I’ve realized how isolating this can be. I’ve pushed people away, and it’s time to break that cycle.