Building This Blog: Why Hugo + GitHub Pages + Leonardo.ai

[Generated with Leonardo.ai using prompt: “A whimsical cartoon illustration in classic cartoon style showing a determined Gopher sitting in a cozy computer chair …”] Why I Built This Blog After years of keeping technical notes scattered across various platforms, I wanted a single place to document my journey as a software architect, share what I’m learning about data pipelines and recently about AI integration, and connect with others navigating similar technical challenges. ...

July 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1184 words · Mark Holton

On the board with Hugo

Data Pipelines and Possibilities! I’m a Software and Data Architect focused on building resilient, agent-driven data platforms and data pipelines. After two decades of building software systems, I’ve learned that the best architectures are like good stories - they have a clear structure, handle complexity gracefully, and actually solve real problems. I spend my days designing data pipelines, distributed systems, and backend architectures that scale. Here I share insights from the trenches of software engineering, lessons learned from career transitions, and discoveries about building both systems and life intentionally. ...

June 20, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Mark Holton