Freebies and Thoughts…

Here is where I will share thoughts, post ideas (some crazy), and share some code for you to use as you please. There will be things that are left out, like configuration, permission settings, etc. Also, a lot of what I share here may just be a POC.

***Use at your own risk, provided as-is for educational use.

Steven Oliai 1/29/26 Steven Oliai 1/29/26

The Real Cost of Data Platform Technical Debt - and How to Fix It

Technical debt in data platforms doesn’t crash your system - it corrodes it slowly. Pipelines keep running, dashboards still load, but accuracy fades, complexity grows, and trust disappears.
In this guide, we unpack the hidden layers of data platform technical debt - architectural, operational, data quality, and even archaeological - and show how to identify, measure, and systematically reduce them. From creating transformation registries to embedding tests as living documentation, it’s a roadmap for restoring agility, confidence, and clarity to modern data ecosystems.

Steven Oliai 11/20/25 Steven Oliai 11/20/25

Your Model Isn't Broken - You Just Don't Know What Your Data Actually Means

Most AI/ML failures aren't technical - they're semantic. Learn why understanding your data matters more than cleaning it, and how to make it your competitive edge.