I'm Derek LeBlond, a Technical Writer at Pentagon Federal Credit Union specializing in generative AI. This blog is where I share my thoughts on software development, product management, data, and natural language processing - topics I explore while documenting complex systems and driving clarity in technical communication. My eclectic background, from tobacco farms to tech roles, gives me a unique lens for problem-solving, and I write here to explore ideas, document lessons learned, and contribute to the broader tech community. Whether you want to collaborate on a project, have questions about something I've written, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out at me@derekleblond.com.
2022-08-08
You are not a true PM until you have gone through the stages of grief on your project...
2022-06-23
Don't know where to start to measure and drive the growth of a product, process, program, or project? Plunder growth like a pirate with the AAARRR fra...
2022-06-15
The Diffusion of Innovations is a powerful measure of success for product managers. You can also apply it in other areas. Let's take a moment to under...
2022-05-31
It is tough to be Captain Proactive. Always resourceful. Always figuring it out. Always saving the day. Then, when it's your turn for help… queue the...
2022-04-29
Words like colonel fail immediately, yet the rule persists. The rule persists so much, vowels are the primary mechanism for syllable counts in almost...
2022-04-20
Uncertain about a decision? Don't buy into the myth that you need deep data sets... There are decisions you can make with only 5 data points...
2022-04-08
...we thought the Fed Funds Rate and the Bitcoin Market Capitalization values by date would be a data driven comparison...
2022-03-06
Do you use bleach while in designer clothes? Why not? Don't you want to work in the most comfortable, form-fitting outfits? Isn't it more luxurious to...
2022-02-18
Do you try and answer who, what, why, how, and when for every project? Stop! Segment your work into Strategy, Operations, Tactics, and Doctrine to bui...