https://jlogan.io/category/blog/ Recent content in Blog on Jonathan Logan - Personal Website Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://jlogan.io/posts/20250525-ai-in-pgm/ Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://jlogan.io/posts/20250525-ai-in-pgm/ The role of a Program Manager (PM) is dynamic, demanding an ability to juggle strategic oversight with detailed tactical execution. Increasingly, Generative AI has emerged as a transformative tool that streamlines these complexities. In this post, I’ll share insights and real-world experiences highlighting how Generative AI tools, specifically Claude 3.7 Sonnet, can significantly enhance PM effectiveness, productivity, and agility by enabling PMs to drive execution and empower engineering teams. Why AI Now? https://jlogan.io/posts/20250520-layoff/ Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://jlogan.io/posts/20250520-layoff/ A few weeks ago, I got laid off. I was working as an Engineering Program Manager at CrowdStrike, a company I genuinely admired. It wasn’t just a job — it was a role that brought together my passion for technical problem-solving, cross-functional leadership, and building things that mattered. I worked with brilliant people. I led critical, high-impact programs that expanded our cloud infrastructure, streamlined operations, and integrated cutting-edge AI into our development pipelines. https://jlogan.io/posts/20250115-statusreports/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://jlogan.io/posts/20250115-statusreports/ In the realm of cybersecurity—or any industry managing complex, multi-project programs—effective communication can be the difference between success and failure. A well-crafted status report is more than a routine deliverable; it’s a strategic tool that fosters transparency, aligns expectations, and drives informed decision-making. When managing a program composed of interdependent projects, creating a high-quality status report becomes even more critical. Each project within the program contributes to the overarching objectives, and delays or challenges in one project can ripple across others.