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Pavels Gurskis

About Me

For 25 years, I've tackled complex IT challenges with a hands-on, results-focused approach. From managing global IT operations to leading ISO-27001 certification initiatives and implementing AI-driven systems, I specialize in creating order from technical complexity. As an independent IT advisor, I help organizations build resilient infrastructure, strengthen security foundations, and optimize IT investments for genuine business impact. My philosophy is simple: technology should solve problems, not create them - and the right approach combines technical depth with practical implementation.

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The Executive’s Monitoring Framework: From Technical Metrics to Business Observability

The Executive’s Monitoring Framework: From Technical Metrics to Business Observability

Executives are flooded with graphs but still ask the same question: are we making or losing money right now because of a technology issue? This post gives you a simple way to turn noisy system data into business signals you can act on.

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The Innovation Paradox: Why Speed Needs a Seatbelt

The Innovation Paradox: Why Speed Needs a Seatbelt

What happens if we turn production readiness into a metric instead of a meeting? This piece explores metering real traffic by a simple maturity score, with small experiments, clear guardrails, and room for pushback.

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Choosing The Right DevOps/SRE Methodology.

Choosing The Right DevOps/SRE Methodology.

You want speed without surprises. There are several valid ways to get there. The tough part is picking a path that fits your business instead of copying someone else’s slide deck.

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