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The Growth Framework is a place where we explore how AI fits into real systems, security, and compliance, and which technologies and setups drive the most growth.
I focus my content around three main topics.
✓ AI in Practice — How to use, implement, drive and scale AI systems.
✓ Security & Compliance — Strategies and responsible safeguards for using AI.
✓ Careers in AI — Career growth, skill development, and leadership in AI.
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Last updated: 11 November 2025
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