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Celebrating 100 days as Head of Data & Cloud with reflections on leadership lessons, team feedback, and excitement for what's next.

After missing hands-on coding, I built a full-stack Holiday Planning App using various AI tools, comparing ChatGPT, Lovable, Cursor, and Google Antigravity (Gemini 3 Pro).

Reaching out to the data leader community for insights on building an integrated data and cloud strategy, including questions about structure, pillars, and stakeholder involvement.

Sharing two powerful mentoring success stories and reflecting on the impact of believing in people, the reciprocal nature of mentorship, and the importance of confidence.

Eine persönliche Reflexion über körperliche Signale bei Stress, Bauchschmerzen als Warnsignal, und die Wichtigkeit, auf den Körper zu hören, bevor Grenzen überschritten werden.

Eine persönliche Geschichte darüber, wie eine einfache To-Do-Liste meiner Tochter half, und wie Struktur sowohl im Familienalltag als auch in der Arbeit Freiheit ermöglicht.

An honest reflection on the privileges that made the journey from full-time mom to data leader possible, and acknowledging that not everyone has the same resources.

Waking up at 2am with jet lag leads to creating an AI tool in 30 minutes and reflecting on the challenges facing junior developers in the AI age.

Reflecting on a first trip to America and Canada, exploring the American Dream, immigration history, cultural differences, and observations about both countries.

Reflexion über den selbstorganisierten Purpose-Workshop mit dem Team und die Erkenntnisse über Team-Entwicklung, Motivation und gemeinsame Ausrichtung.

Reflecting on the shift from hands-on coding to leadership, and what actually fills a tech leader's time when code becomes a small part of the role.

Sharing the story of the Working Mom Project and how helping a single mom re-enter the workforce through creative freelancing demonstrates that empowerment comes from believing in one's potential.

Sharing a mentorship story about helping a master's student navigate the job market, and the importance of structure in turning ambition into actionable steps.

Reflecting on the importance of understanding ML/DL fundamentals before jumping into AI tools, and sharing resources for continuous learning.

Reflecting on meeting Alexey in person, the impact of DataTalks.Club courses on my career, and the upcoming podcast collaboration.

Celebrating two years at NOW GmbH and reflecting on the unexpected journey from Senior Data Engineer to Head of Data & Cloud, and the transformation that led to this role.

Eine wichtige Reflexion über Wertschöpfung, Leistung und den wahren Zweck von Leadership - inspiriert durch ein Coaching-Gespräch.

Reflecting on the first four weeks of leadership and the importance of having role models, supporters, and structured learning paths to build confidence.

Reflecting on the decision to introduce daily check-ins, the value of clear communication, and learning when leadership requires making a call rather than seeking consensus.

Reflecting on a week packed with meetings and sharing principles for making meetings more effective and collaborative.

A serendipitous encounter on the train home from IAA Mobility with Ulrich Podzuweit, designer of the Berlin double-decker bus SD 200, and reflections on the beauty of solo travel.

Reflecting on the importance of connecting technical work to real-world outcomes, based on my experience as an exhibitor at IAA Mobility.

Sharing highlights from our weekly tech & code session, successful repository migration, and implementing data mesh approach for data ownership.

Reflecting on the mental load of leadership and the importance of taking breaks, even when the task list keeps growing.

A heartfelt reflection on my 5-year journey from full-time mom to Head of Data & Cloud, sharing the challenges, strategies, and lessons learned along the way.

Wrapping up my first week with positive feedback and key learnings about leadership, communication, and staying hands-on.

How my technical background shaped my approach to leadership and team management.

Reflections on my first day in the new role and what I'm most excited about.

A personal journey from being a full-time stay-at-home mom to data science, sharing the challenges, learnings, and triumphs of career transition while raising two children.