The EC2 Blog

On this blog you will find my research in all my preferred subjects.

  • 1. Agile Project and Team Management
  • 2. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • 3. Cloud Computing
  • 4. Continue Integration & Continue Delivery

My favourite ones

Books, posts and articles.

Generative AI and The Nature of Work

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology demonstrate a considerable potential to complement human capital intensive activities. While an emerging literature documents wide-ranging productivity effects of AI, relatively little attention has been paid to how AI might change the nature of work itself. How do individuals, especially those in the knowledge economy, adjust how they work when they start using AI? Using the setting of open source software, we study individual level effects that AI has on task allocation.

Manuel Hoffmann et al. | Harvard Business School
Publication Date: April 18, 2025

Management 4.0: Concept, applications and advancements

Management 4.0 assists businesses in evolving, surviving and performing in the competitive and dynamic world. This fourth revolution uses advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Holography, Additive Manufacturing etc., for the proper management systems. These technologies facilitate working personnel and make it more appealing to complete their duties efficiently and accurately.

A. Haleem et al. | Sustain Oper Comput (2023)
Publication Date: November 4, 2022

The multifaceted challenge of powering AI

Providing electricity to power-hungry data centers is stressing grids, raising prices for consumers, and slowing the transition to clean energy. Artificial intelligence has become vital in business and financial dealings, medical care, technology development, research, and much more. Without realizing it, consumers rely on AI when they stream a video, do online banking, or perform an online search.

Nancy W. Stauffer | MIT Energy Initiative
Publication Date: January 21, 2025

Changing the Game

How self-managing teams are revolutionizing the workplace. We're in the midst of a profound transformation, unlike anything we've seen before as we undergo a shift from the familiar comfort of traditional team structures to the vibrant and innovative world of self-managing teams. This is where scrum comes into the picture.

JIM SCHIEL | AGILE TEAMS
Scrum Alliance Resources

Managing Perceptions for Project Success: How Stakeholders Shape Reality

Project success isn’t just about execution—stakeholder perceptions play a critical role in determining whether a project is seen as valuable. Learn how to shape success narratives, manage perceptions, and align stakeholder expectations to maximize project impact.

DAVE GARRETT | THE PMI BLOG
Publication Date: April 8, 2025