Posted by Stephen Wrighton on
30 Jun 2025
Teaching SQL to new devs is part art, part cautionary tale. I wrote about that moment when it clicks—when they stop writing loops and start thinking in sets. Includes metaphors, cross join disasters, and a little data poetry.
Posted by Stephen Wrighton on
23 Jun 2025
The CTO role has changed. It’s no longer about being the smartest engineer in the room. It’s about shaping strategy, enabling change, and building trust across every department. In my latest piece, I explore what it means to lead as a CTO in 2025. From architecture diagrams to organizational design, from writing code to writing clarity. Give it a read if you’re navigating this shift, or leading someone who is.
Posted by Stephen Wrighton on
16 Jun 2025
We talk about technical debt like it’s a credit card. But in reality? It’s a mortgage. Long-term, compounding, and quietly shaping every decision that follows. I wrote about reframing the metaphor, and how to have better conversations with leadership around the true cost of shortcuts
Posted by Stephen Wrighton on
02 Jun 2025
Everything "seems" fine with your MSP—until it isn’t. I’ve seen businesses hit with ransomware, only to discover unpatched machines, outdated firewalls, and $99 routers holding the fort. Uptime isn’t the same as value. If you're comparing MSPs, don't rely on gut feel or glossy proposals.