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Welcome to Technical Anxiety
New here? You’re in the right place. I’m Jason, and I help organizations navigate cloud architecture, governance, and the human side of technical leadership.
After supporting 100+ organizations across healthcare, energy, and enterprise sectors, I’ve learned that the hardest problems in tech aren’t technical—they’re human.
🎯 Who This Site Is For
You’ll find value here if you’re:
- A cloud architect or engineer working with Azure
- Building governance frameworks that actually work
- Leading technical teams (or thinking about it)
- Dealing with anxiety in high-pressure tech environments
- Looking for real-world patterns, not vendor marketing
🚀 Start With These Posts
If You’re New to Cloud Governance
From Base Camp to Summit: Cloud Governance Guide
8 min read
Uses the Everest climbing metaphor to explain staged cloud adoption. Covers all 5 governance disciplines with real-world examples from 100+ organizations. Perfect introduction to why governance enables speed, not bureaucracy.
If You Want to Understand Modern Operations
Operational Change, Part 1: Modern Service Management
6 min read
Operational Change, Part 2: The AI Revolution
7 min read
Two-part series on how AI and automation are transforming service management. Goes beyond traditional ITSM to show what intelligent operations actually look like.
If You’re Struggling with Log Analytics
Using Log Analytics to… View Logs
5 min read
Most people use Log Analytics for performance monitoring. This shows you how to actually use it as a log aggregation tool with human-readable queries.
If You’re in Technical Leadership
Leadership, Drum Major Style
4 min read
Where my leadership philosophy comes from (hint: high school marching band). No toxic positivity—just real patterns that work when leading technical teams.
📚 Explore by Topic
Once you’ve read a few posts, dive deeper into specific areas:
☁️ Azure
Cloud architecture, landing zones, and real-world implementation patterns. 5 posts
🔒 Governance
Building frameworks that enable speed without sacrificing control. 4 posts
⚙️ Operations
Modern service management, AI, and intelligent operations. 3 posts
👥 Leadership
Technical leadership and managing anxiety in high-pressure environments. 2 posts
🔍 Can’t Find Something?
Use the search (press Ctrl+K or ⌘+K) to find specific topics, or browse all posts by tag.
Have questions? Leave a comment on any post—I read and respond to all of them.
💡 My Approach
I write about what I’ve actually implemented, not what sounds good in theory. You’ll find:
- Real patterns from production environments
- Honest takes on what works and what doesn’t
- Human perspective on technical challenges
- No vendor marketing or unrealistic optimism
I’ve been where you are. The anxiety, the pressure, the complexity—it’s all manageable with the right patterns and mindset.
🤝 Let’s Connect
- LinkedIn: Connect with me for cloud architecture discussions
- Twitter: @anxiouslytech for quick thoughts and updates
- Comments: Leave thoughts on any post using the comment system below
- Email: Reach out through LinkedIn for consulting inquiries
🎯 What’s Next?
- Pick a post from the recommendations above
- Leave a comment with your thoughts or questions
- Explore related posts using the suggestions at the end of each article
- Follow along for new content (I publish regularly)
Thanks for being here. Let’s build better cloud architectures and healthier technical cultures together.
—Jason
P.S. If you’re dealing with technical anxiety, you’re not alone. It’s actually a superpower when channeled correctly—it makes you consider edge cases, plan for failures, and build more resilient systems. The key is learning to use it productively.