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With the Vision Pro announcement, Apple presented its version of a Virtual Reality future — a vision that's radically different than anything else in the space.| dannb.org
Photo from Usplash As the Director of Community at Vantage, I originally wrote and published this post on the Vantage blog on June 23, 2023. FinOps cost data is best when it’s self-service — you want individuals at your company to be empowered to access and analyze the cost data that’s provided by your centralized FinOps team. FinOps Practitioners are often building cost dashboards (a collection of related Cost Reports in a dedicated folder) for different parts of the business. However,...| Articles on Dann Berg: blog, newsletter, shop, and more
With the Vision Pro announcement, Apple presented its version of a Virtual Reality future — a vision that's radically different than anything else in the space.| dannb.org
Daniel Kokotajlo's AI 2027 forecast isn't just another doomsday prediction—it's backed by solid research that's genuinely frightening. I had to share it, even though there's nothing we everyday readers can do to change what's coming.| dannb.org
A deep dive into my personal experience with Function Health's 100+ lab tests, including platform navigation, comprehensive results, and whether the $499 membership is worth your investment.| dannb.org
As 2024 wraps up, here's a roundup of stats and analytics from my various online properties, plus reflections on my accomplishments and favorite moments/things| dannb.org
Dann's unofficial guide to FinOps X. Geared towards practitioners wanting to make the most out of their experience at the conference.| dannb.org
Congrats. You take lots of notes. But are you actually using the notes you take? Here are some ways to start.| dannb.org
How to back up your Obsidian vault to Github for free, and automate recurring backups| dannb.org
Distilling my overarching productivity philosophy into ten tips for smart Obsidian usage.| dannb.org
A look at my Obsidian People Note system, built for busy people that are often in meetings for work. Uses Templater, Dataview, and Meta Bind plugins.| dannb.org
The Apple Vision Pro feels like the beginning of something new, despite robust existing VR competition. How did Apple pull that off?| dannb.org
After four rewarding and fulfilling years at Datadog, I've decided to join a startup called FullStory. Here's why.| dannb.org
A simple ~30-minute system that will help you recall key information from every book you read for life.| dannb.org
Reflecting on a year of accomplishments and favorite moments in 2023, including a closer look at the performance of this website| dannb.org
Why do newspapers and magazines get to have all the fun? Here's Dann's 2023 Holiday Gift Guide! An assortment of cool and unusual gifts to buy yourself and/or others.| dannb.org
A detailed tour of my Obsidian Meeting Note Template, a full-featured system for taking and recalling notes from both work and personal meetings. Uses Templater, Dataview, and Buttons plugins.| dannb.org
Updated March 2023. A brief tour of my Daily Note template for Obsidian, using the Templater and Dataview plugins.| dannb.org
There are so many different career options for FinOps Practitioners. This is an exploration of these paths as I thought about my next role.| dannb.org
Google Search is dead to me. Here's how and why Kagi's high quality results and compelling value proposition allowed me to fully make the switch.| dannb.org
Two tangible practices you can implement to positively foster a FinOps culture| dannb.org
Detailed instructions for how I set up a new MacOS laptop (all applications, settings) exactly the way I like it. Snapshot of February 2023.| dannb.org
Updated Feb 2024. A brief tour of my People Note template for Obsidian, using the Templater, Meta Bind, and Dataview plugins.| dannb.org
Updated September 2023. A robust task management system designed for people who have trouble sticking with task management systems. A cross between bullet journaling, GTD, and a simple to-do list.| dannb.org
When you're the first FinOps hire, it's easy to get stuck as a one-person team indefinitely. Here's exactly how to identify when you need to grow, and how to make the case.| dannb.org
Reflecting on a year of accomplishments and favorite moments in 2022.| dannb.org
I've made several large career changes over the course of my professional life, and I've learned a few things in the process.| dannb.org
How FinOps Practitioners at SaaS companies can ditch traditional budgets by updating the way they think about margins| dannb.org
I launched The Dann Chronicles monthly newsletter nearly two years ago. Here's what drives me to continue.| dannb.org
