# Raphaël Hoogvliets

Welcome to my blog! Articles will cover MLOps from the CxO level to beginner code.

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## The Benefits and Costs of Building a Personal Brand

DevFeed: [The Benefits and Costs of Building a Personal Brand](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/why-you-should-really-build-a-personal-brand-is-bull-h1t-38845.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://mettlesome.substack.com/p/why-you-should-really-build-a-personal>)

Author: Raphaël Hoogvliets

Published: 2025-01-15T11:50:14Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Raphaël Hoogvliets](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/raphael-hoogvliets.md>)

Topics: [Website](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/website.md>), [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>), [genai](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/genai.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [burnout](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/burnout.md>), [career](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/career.md>), [code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/code.md>), [linkedin](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/linkedin.md>), [mental-health](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mental-health.md>), [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/networking.md>), [personal](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/personal.md>), [social-media](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/social-media.md>)

### AI overview

The article argues that building a personal brand can help tech professionals with networking, learning, confidence, and career opportunities, but it also requires substantial time, may have an uncertain return, and can harm mental health through social-media use. The author concludes that it is valuable for some people but not suitable or necessary for everyone.

### Source excerpt

Maybe you shouldn't be building a personal brand

## Issue #1 - The ML platform ghost ship

DevFeed: [Issue #1 - The ML platform ghost ship](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/issue-1-the-ml-platform-ghost-ship-38840.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://mettlesome.substack.com/p/issue-1-the-ml-platform-ghost-ship>)

Author: Raphaël Hoogvliets

Published: 2024-05-30T17:18:28Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Raphaël Hoogvliets](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/raphael-hoogvliets.md>)

Topics: [Machine learning](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/machine-learning.md>), [databricks](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/databricks.md>), [Data Science](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/data-science.md>), [CSV](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/csv.md>)

Tags: [csv](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/csv.md>), [data-science](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/data-science.md>), [databricks](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/databricks.md>), [ml](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ml.md>), [ml-platform](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ml-platform.md>), [platform](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/platform.md>)

### AI overview

A consultant recounts a data science project that produced a Databricks ML platform but could not integrate with organizational systems because of blocked IT migrations. The team resorted to manually uploaded CSV files to trigger the pipeline, and the project was eventually abandoned.

### Source excerpt

Really? csv-files? 🥲

## MLOps seen by a CIO

DevFeed: [MLOps seen by a CIO](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/mlops-seen-by-a-cio-38841.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://mettlesome.substack.com/p/mlops-seen-by-a-cio>)

Author: Raphaël Hoogvliets

Published: 2024-02-07T09:41:29Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Raphaël Hoogvliets](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/raphael-hoogvliets.md>)

Topics: [MLOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mlops.md>), [data-platforms](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/data-platforms.md>), [digital](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/digital.md>)

Tags: [article](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/article.md>), [insights](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/insights.md>), [leadership](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/leadership.md>), [mlops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mlops.md>)

### AI overview

An interview with Ahmed Fessi examines MLOps and broader technology transformation from a CIO's perspective. It discusses executive-level challenges, the differences between technology work in tech and non-tech companies, and the importance of evaluating technologies beyond hype, including their value, opportunities, risks, and implementation considerations.

### Source excerpt

Beyond the hype to real-world applications

## How to sell MLOps in large Organizations

DevFeed: [How to sell MLOps in large Organizations](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-to-sell-mlops-in-large-organizations-38839.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://mettlesome.substack.com/p/how-to-sell-mlops-in-large-organizations>)

Author: Raphaël Hoogvliets

Published: 2024-02-07T09:36:58Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Raphaël Hoogvliets](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/raphael-hoogvliets.md>)

Topics: [MLOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mlops.md>), [data-governance](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/data-governance.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [mlops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mlops.md>), [organizations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/organizations.md>), [stakeholder-management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stakeholder-management.md>), [strategy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/strategy.md>)

### AI overview

This article offers practical advice for gaining management buy-in for MLOps initiatives in non-technical organizations where machine learning is still viewed as a nice-to-have. It argues that MLOps is often overlooked despite helping keep data investments and ML results available, dependable, and tested.

### Source excerpt

A toolbox for strategy and stakeholder management

## Installing Python on a Mac with pyenv and pyenv-virtualenv

DevFeed: [Installing Python on a Mac with pyenv and pyenv-virtualenv](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/the-right-way-to-install-python-on-a-mac-38843.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://mettlesome.substack.com/p/the-right-way-to-install-python-on>)

Author: Raphaël Hoogvliets

Published: 2024-02-07T09:27:30Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Raphaël Hoogvliets](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/raphael-hoogvliets.md>)

Topics: [Python](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/python.md>), [Dependency management](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dependency-management.md>)

Tags: [dependency-management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dependency-management.md>), [install](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/install.md>), [mac](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mac.md>), [python](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/python.md>)

### AI overview

This tutorial recommends using pyenv with pyenv-virtualenv to install and manage Python on a Mac. It explains how pyenv supports multiple Python versions, project-specific version pinning, user-local installations, and isolated per-project dependencies.

### Source excerpt

Carefree and flexible Python use awaits you!

## A miniguide to AI Product Management

DevFeed: [A miniguide to AI Product Management](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/a-miniguide-to-ai-product-management-38836.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://mettlesome.substack.com/p/a-miniguide-to-ai-product-management>)

Author: Raphaël Hoogvliets

Published: 2024-02-07T09:23:52Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Raphaël Hoogvliets](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/raphael-hoogvliets.md>)

Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [Product Management](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/product-management.md>), [MLOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mlops.md>), [Continuous integration](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/continuous-integration.md>), [Requirements](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/requirements.md>), [Data Quality](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/data-quality.md>), [Testing](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/testing.md>), [Deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/deployment.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [data-quality](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/data-quality.md>), [deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/deployment.md>), [management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/management.md>), [mlops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mlops.md>), [product-management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/product-management.md>), [requirements](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/requirements.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>)

### AI overview

A practical guide for aspiring AI product managers covering MLOps processes, business alignment, requirements gathering, iterative development, governance, data privacy, and data quality.

### Source excerpt

Navigate the challenges of tech innovation in a multi-stakeholder landscape

## CI/CD for MLOps on GitLab (part 1)

DevFeed: [CI/CD for MLOps on GitLab (part 1)](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/ci-cd-for-mlops-on-gitlab-part-1-38837.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://mettlesome.substack.com/p/cicd-for-mlops-on-gitlab-part-1>)

Author: Raphaël Hoogvliets

Published: 2024-02-07T09:17:27Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Raphaël Hoogvliets](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/raphael-hoogvliets.md>)

Topics: [CI/CD](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cicd.md>), [GitLab](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gitlab.md>), [MLOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mlops.md>), [Python](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/python.md>), [Testing](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/testing.md>)

Tags: [ci-cd](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ci-cd.md>), [gitlab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gitlab.md>), [mlops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mlops.md>), [pre-commit-hooks](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pre-commit-hooks.md>), [python](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/python.md>), [quality-assurance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/quality-assurance.md>)

### AI overview

A tutorial introducing CI pipelines as part of CI/CD for MLOps and demonstrating how to build a simple CI pipeline with GitLab CI/CD for a Python project. It explains benefits including consistency, speed, scalability, version control, reproducibility, and automated testing.

### Source excerpt

Code your way to your first CI pipeline

## Building an effective MLOps team

DevFeed: [Building an effective MLOps team](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/the-perfect-mlops-team-38842.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://mettlesome.substack.com/p/the-perfect-mlops-team>)

Author: Raphaël Hoogvliets

Published: 2024-02-07T09:10:46Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Raphaël Hoogvliets](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/raphael-hoogvliets.md>)

Topics: [MLOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mlops.md>), [Software Engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software-engineering.md>), [Testing](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/testing.md>), [data-engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/data-engineering.md>)

Tags: [article](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/article.md>), [data-engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/data-engineering.md>), [engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/engineering.md>), [mlops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mlops.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>)

### AI overview

This article proposes a team structure for MLOps, discussing the positions and organizational system needed to support machine learning operations. It explains why robust MLOps teams matter as ML pipelines become increasingly tied to business operations.

### Source excerpt

A template for building your dream team

## Pre-commit hooks for Python and MLOps CI and deployment practices

DevFeed: [Pre-commit hooks for Python and MLOps CI and deployment practices](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/welcome-to-pre-commit-heaven-38844.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://mettlesome.substack.com/p/welcome-to-pre-commit-heaven>)

Author: Raphaël Hoogvliets

Published: 2024-02-07T08:53:41Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Raphaël Hoogvliets](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/raphael-hoogvliets.md>)

Topics: [pre-commit](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pre-commit.md>), [ci](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ci.md>), [Deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/deployment.md>), [MLOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mlops.md>), [Python](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/python.md>)

Tags: [best-practices](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/best-practices.md>), [ci](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ci.md>), [code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/code.md>), [deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/deployment.md>), [mlops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mlops.md>), [pre-commit](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pre-commit.md>), [python](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/python.md>)

### AI overview

This tutorial explains how pre-commit hooks run code checks before changes enter local or remote repositories and in CI pipelines. It introduces categories of hooks and previews a selection for Python and MLOps workflows.

### Source excerpt

Where I learned to stop worrying and love deployment