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TTRPG and Writing

After a (very) long hiatus from gaming I recently got back into Table Top Role Playing Games (TTRPGs) and it has reignited some of my creative writing as well. Tips, tricks, and stories abound! Come along for the adventure!

Perforce Puppet

Dig into this new section about Perforce Puppet with news and FAQs and tutorials on one of the leading Enterprise infrastructure automation tools on the market.

DevRel and Technical Product Marketing

As a professional creator in DevRel and product marketing, I like to share my thoughts on what I’ve been learning about, how to improve your DevRel craft, and how to connect and help your community. Being in DevRel is honestly one of the most satisfying career tracks I’ve had!

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I lived/breathed/wrote about Sitecore for over a decade, even if I have now moved on to another community. Over that time, I have covered quite a few topics. Jump into this section if you want to see my collection of news, guides, and community content from over the years!

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Latest articles

  • Puppetlabs Modules Roundup – May 2026

    Puppetlabs Modules Roundup – May 2026

    Originally posted 2026-06-03 at: https://dev.to/puppet/puppetlabs-modules-roundup-may-2026-2gp2 This time around we look back at May 2026 and the 11 Puppetlabs module releases on the Forge, with an emphasis on the changes most likely to matter in active environments. Highlighted Updates New Windows audit policy module released! The new audit_policy module has been released by Perforce as a Ruby replacement for… Read more

  • Puppet Core 8.19 and PDK 3.7: Security Updates, Dependency Changes, and Windows Fixes

    Puppet Core 8.19 and PDK 3.7: Security Updates, Dependency Changes, and Windows Fixes

    Originally posted 2026-05-21 at: https://dev.to/puppet/puppet-core-819-and-pdk-37-security-updates-dependency-changes-and-windows-fixes-1j6n Puppet Core 8.19.0 focuses largely on security hardening, with some dependency cleanup and a small but important fix for Windows user management. If you already run Puppet Core 8, this release is primarily about keeping your runtime secure and predictable, rather than introducing new workflows or configuration changes. ➡️ Full details: Puppet Core 8.19.0 release… Read more

  • Lego Builds – Star Wars Logo

    Lego Builds – Star Wars Logo

    I don’t often take the time to share some of the Lego builds that I’ve done with the kids. Those of you who follow me on social media or who have gotten to see my office background when the virtual backgrounds are off know that I have a few sets behind me. A new one… Read more

  • Puppetlabs Modules Roundup – April 2026

    Puppetlabs Modules Roundup – April 2026

    Originally posted 2026-05-07 at: https://dev.to/puppet/puppetlabs-modules-roundup-april-2026-358 In April 2026, the Puppetlabs module lineup saw 8 Puppetlabs module releases, with the most notable updates collected here for a quick review. The overall pattern in these releases was event forwarding enhancements and security and compliance platform updates, which makes this month’s roundup a useful quick scan for teams planning… Read more

  • Puppet Continuous Delivery 5.15.0 is now available

    Puppet Continuous Delivery 5.15.0 is now available

    First published on 2026-04-29 at: https://dev.to/puppet/puppet-continuous-delivery-5150-is-now-available-5990 Puppet Continuous Delivery (CD) version 5.15.0 is now available, with updates focused on stability, security, and day‑to‑day usability for teams running Puppet automation pipelines at scale. If you’re already on CD 5.x, this is a straightforward upgrade that continues the work of refining the platform while keeping it aligned with current… Read more

  • Security Compliance Management 3.7.0 Is Now Available

    Security Compliance Management 3.7.0 Is Now Available

    Originally posted 2026-04-15 at: https://dev.to/puppet/security-compliance-management-370-is-now-available-1i47 Security Compliance Management (SCM) 3.7.0 helps teams assess systems against recognized security benchmarks. This release supports evolving baselines and improves audit readiness, operational reliability, and overall governance by giving administrators tighter control over platform performance, user access, and API security within the Puppet Enterprise platform. What’s new in this release Expanded… Read more