Building an Enterprise Knowledge Graph for the SDLC is the Foundation of Agentic-First Development and a Move from Vibe to Scale

How do we provide context for a team of AI digital workers in an enterprise in a way that accelerates the operations and software development process? This is at the heart of why SDLC-centric Enterprise Knowledge Graphs are critical tools to advancing the AI development paradigm, beyond just more advanced models. The Software Development Lifecycle […]

Getting Started with SpecKit and Azure AI Foundry: Build Your First AI Agent

Building an AI agent from scratch might sound daunting, but with the right tools, it becomes a manageable (even enjoyable) project. SpecKit and Azure AI Foundry are two powerful tools that, together, can take you from zero to a working AI agent quickly. In this guide, we’ll walk through creating your first agent step-by-step — […]

Lego’s AI iPhone Moment

EXCELLENT READ: The smart brick could be Lego’s iPhone moment, “we had to make the tech feel invisible”. What can we learn from this? 1. Amplify your mission… in this case, by realizing the fun… is in creating and playing-with-legos, not by moving to some second screen or a minecraft-like virtual experience. Amplify your mission, […]

What is Spec-Driven-Development?

Introduction: From Code Assistants to Spec-Driven Development Early AI-assisted coding tools acted as “glorified autocompletes,” speeding up typing but not fundamentally changing how teams build software. Many developers initially dove in with minimal planning, enjoying an initial velocity boost, but still fundamentally operating with the same approach to development. Requirements-to-Stories-to-Code, but the brittleness of that […]

9 Things for CIOs to Focus on in 2026

2026 promises to be a pivotal year for enterprise IT leadership. CIOs are expected to drive innovation and business value amid an AI-powered transformation of work. Across industries, organizations are racing to modernize legacy systems, operationalize artificial intelligence for efficiency, and create new digital revenue streams. According to a recent survey, 79% of companies have […]

Governing the AI Agent Explosion: Identity, Control, and the Digital Workforce

Artificial intelligence agents – from chatbots and virtual assistants to autonomous workflows – are proliferating across enterprises. Organizations are on the cusp of an explosion in AI agents, with each department spinning up bots to automate tasks, assist employees, and engage customers. This surge brings enormous opportunity and risk. To harness the benefits, companies need a robust Agent Governance strategy that covers everything from […]

My Top Microsoft Ignite Sessions

Introduction: Microsoft Ignite 2025 is more than a tech conference—it’s a launchpad for the next wave of enterprise innovation. This annual gathering is where Microsoft unveils its big bets and visions, especially around the era of AI. For technology executives, Ignite offers a front-row seat to the trends and tools that will shape business in the coming year. […]

Digital Workers Are Reshaping the Modern Workforce: The New 50/50 Org Chart

Automation and AI have entered a new era – one in which “digital workers” (robots, AI agents, software bots) might soon handle half or more of all work tasks across many businesses. This isn’t science fiction or distant speculation; it’s happening now. A leaked Amazon robotics plan recently revealed ambitions to automate up to 75% […]

Solving for the AI-End-in-Mind with Data Products

Every ambitious analytics initiative – whether it’s demand forecasting, inventory optimization, supply chain risk prediction, or even next-best customer recommendations – should begin with the end in mind. In practice, this means starting with the AI-driven outcome your business wants (forecast accuracy, reduced stockouts, optimized supply planning, etc.) and working backward to ensure the data […]

Agent Mode in Microsoft 365 Copilot: A New Era for Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Microsoft 365 Copilot has evolved far beyond its early days of simple document searches and meeting summaries. The new “Agent Mode” transforms Copilot from a one-shot assistant into a collaborative AI partner capable of orchestrating multi-step tasks in Excel, Word, and (soon) PowerPoint 1. This leap opens up a broader set of business possibilities – […]

Nathan Lasnoski

Technology is at the heart of the transformation of modern society and business. I engage in innovation, artificial intelligence, disruption, and ethics under the lense that we only do this because people matter.