Pini Reznik is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in the software industry. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of re:cinq, a pioneering Green Software Services business that empowers organizations to reduce their carbon footprint through innovative software solutions.
Recently, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the dynamic interplay between Agile and Lean methodologies. My journey with Agile began nearly two decades ago, in 2006, when I earned my Scrum Master certification. Ever since, I’ve been a dedicated advocate for Agile principles.
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read moreIn my previous post , I discussed my book Cloud Native Transformation: Practical Patterns for Innovation . The book outlines a typical project lifecycle curve that starts with research and exploration, then moves to identifying a new winning technology, and then embarking on a transformational journey that typically takes 2-5 years. Once maturity is achieved, the sustaining innovation process continues, but most major changes related to the big transformation are done.
read moreFive years ago, I wrote “Cloud Native Transformation: Practical Patterns for Innovation” drawing from my 5 years in Cloud Native consulting and over 2 decades in IT. The book’s core message was that Cloud Native—defined then as containers, microservices, and dynamic scheduling—was a transformative business change. It wasn’t just new tools, but a shift from monolithic to distributed systems. Conway’s Law dictated that this architectural change necessitated an organizational one.
read moreDid you know the IT industry is on track to become a leading contributor to global carbon emissions? Despite the vast computing power at our fingertips, a staggering amount of it is reserved, but goes unused, creating a digital landfill of wasted energy and resources. This article takes a deep dive into how the pursuit of speed and agility in software development has paradoxically led to this unsustainable situation. We’ll trace the evolution of methodologies from Waterfall to Agile, revealing how our “growth at all costs” mindset has fostered a culture of over provisioning. But there’s hope: we’ll explore how embracing Lean principles can revolutionise software development, leading to a more sustainable and efficient future for the IT industry.
read moreI recently watched a thought-provoking TED Talk by Jens Burchardt from BCG How we can curb climate change by spending two percent more on everything . He presents a compelling idea: let’s tackle climate change by paying just a 2% markup on consumer products. This extra cost could finance the cleaner production of materials like steel, which often comes with a heavy carbon footprint.
read moreAt re:cinq, our mission as Green Software consultants is to empower businesses to slash their IT-related carbon emissions. The ICT sector is exploding, with emissions predicted to soar to 14% of global CO2e by 2040. The urgency is clear – to meet the Paris Agreement goals, we must drastically cut emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.
read moreClimate change momentum is accelerating. Governments, like the EU with its Green Deal and Fit for 55 program , are setting ambitious emissions reduction targets – net-zero by 2050. To track progress, businesses are now facing mandated sustainability reporting, starting with larger enterprises. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) introduced by the EU requires larger enterprises to submit first reports for year 2024 in the early 2025.
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