Hello, and welcome! I’m Vikram (Vik) Chauhan, a data & technology leader, lifelong tinkerer, and thought sharer.
I started this blog back in 2008—not because I’ve always loved writing, but because I’ve always been a thinker. Too many ideas race through my mind, and writing helps capture them. Over the years, this blog has evolved across Blogger, Blogspot, Tumblr, WordPress, and from self-hosted in the basement to on the Cloud (since 2022).
What I Do
By day, I lead data teams, focusing on data management, engineering, analytics, governance, and monetization. With over 17 years in the industry, I’ve worked across higher education, fintech, automotive, and healthcare, leading data strategy, engineering, and AI-driven insights to help businesses scale.
But my passion for technology extends far beyond work. I’m a hardcore techie who loves coding, automation, homelab experiments, and cloud computing. I first learned to code in middle school using Logo, then moved to BASIC, Databases, and later C++ in high school. I self-learned Perl, PHP, JavaScript, and Python. If it involves data, software, infrastructure, or cool tech experiments, I’m diving in.
What You’ll Find Here
This blog is where I share insights, experiences, and projects across a few core themes:
- Career & Thought Leadership – Data strategy, analytics, engineering, leadership, and professional growth
- Technology – Experiments, automation, cloud projects, and coding beyond data
- DIY & Home Projects – Homelab builds, automation, and general home improvement
- Personal – Fitness, hobbies, and life outside of work
Whether you’re looking for deep technical insights, leadership perspectives, or just some interesting tech experiments, you’ll find it here.
Beyond Tech
Outside of work, I love spending time with my wife, son Oliver, and our Goldendoodles. You’ll often find me hiking, biking, cooking, taking photos, or watching Formula 1 & IndyCar. I also have a DIY streak, thanks to an old colonial house that turned me into an amateur handyman.
Content & Copyright
All content on this blog is my original work unless explicitly stated otherwise. If I use an external source, I will provide proper citation. Otherwise, all content, including images and written material, is copyrighted and belongs to me. If you’d like to use any content, please reach out for permission.
If you’d like to chat, feel free to reach out on LinkedIn or email me at [email protected].
Thanks for stopping by!