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Polish is a series of scratches - DTM Douglas Keeler
My mentor DTM Douglas Keeler was once helping me improve a written speech and said these words. What he meant was -- if you look closely at the process of polishing, it is actually a series of scratches on the surface that helps clear it of blemishes. Same holds for improving a speech. You keep improving it with a series of refinements.
Whatever you are doing, keep removing imperfections, one scratch at a time.
Specific topics were AI, MySQL Heatwave and OCI followed by a lavish lunch at Cara
Event Name: Digital Natives: Innovating the Open Cloud Future with AI, HeatWave and MySQL.Â
I am in Riyadh for 2 nights as part of a team, meeting SAMA's team, related to our OpenBanking Licensing.
P.S: When In Riyad, you cant leave without a visit to Mama Noura 😀
Looks like Tarabut is passed that period of mayhem (aka layoffs)
I presented the Infrastructure architecture of Tarabut to an audience at AWS and answered questions about the same.
Trust and respect - "He is a calm and composed individual who actively listens to others' concerns and treats their viewpoints with respect. His polite attitude and open-mindedness create a collaborative atmosphere where conversations feel like discussions among peers rather than opposing teams. These qualities make him an ideal embodiment of our Trust and Respect core values."Going beyond - "Shariq is an outstanding colleague—exceptionally knowledgeable and always demonstrates a proactive, "can-do" attitude. Over recent months, I’ve had several requirements where we needed to introduce new processes or update existing ones, all linked to regulatory standards. Shariq has played a pivotal role in ensuring these changes were implemented swiftly, often with short notice, while also providing the necessary documentation. He leads a dedicated team of unsung heroes who consistently step up to assist and deliver support whenever required, making complex tasks feel seamless and well-managed."
Karak: A tea with milk cooked for a long time
