This article explores the evolution of data storage - from the early days of punch cards to the rise of data warehouses, lakes, and the modern lakehouse. Ara traces how each stage shaped today’s data landscape and explains how the lakehouse unites flexibility, governance, and trust in a single architecture.

Quantum computing is seen as a game changer in technology - but it’s not just a scientific breakthrough. It has the potential to reshape power structures, amplify inequality, and further solidify monopolies in our global politics.

Prompt engineering has undergone a significant transformation in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. What began as simple text inputs to generate specific outputs has evolved into sophisticated instruction sets that guide autonomous AI agents through complex, multi-step processes with minimal human intervention.

In today's digital landscape, where security breaches can cost organisations millions and erode customer trust, building high-performing DevSecOps teams isn't just an operational choice - it's a strategic imperative.

This article explains the role of a data engineer as a specialist software engineer who builds and maintains the systems that manage and prepare data.

On the UK's Renters Reform programme, we scoped 170+ features using Agile T-shirt sizing. In collaborative workshops, teams from tech, design, and policy aligned on effort (S, M, L, XL). This built a shared understanding of complexity, surfaced hidden risks, and enabled realistic MVP planning and delivery forecasting across the entire project.