Patrik Šíma — notes on Azure, cloud integration, AI, and engineering leadership https://patriksima.github.io/ Jak velké organizace hledají rovnováhu mezi centrálním řízením a autonomií týmů v době AI - English summary: This article analyzes how large organizations balance centralized control against team autonomy in the era of AI. It starts from a hypothetical case - an employee whose request for an inexpensive AI tool gets routed through a multi-week, multi-department approval process - and draws on Coase and Williamson’s... Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 https://patriksima.github.io/2026-06-30-centralizace-autonomie-ai/ https://patriksima.github.io/2026-06-30-centralizace-autonomie-ai/ Diagnostika příčin fluktuace v turbulentní organizaci - English summary: When an organization undergoes an acquisition, restructuring, or cultural transformation, employee turnover rises — and leadership often attributes it to change fatigue. But organizational upheaval can also serve as cover for a dysfunctional manager. This article reviews the research on the “manager effect” on attrition, explains why standard... Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 https://patriksima.github.io/2026-05-22-fluktuace-manazer-nebo-zmena/ https://patriksima.github.io/2026-05-22-fluktuace-manazer-nebo-zmena/ Analýza systémového selhání: proč arbitrární navyšování výkonnostních cílů poškozuje organizace i jednotlivce - English summary: This article analyzes the practice of setting unachievable performance targets — without capacity analysis, without discussion, purely by adding a percentage to last year’s numbers. Drawing on goal-setting theory (Locke & Latham), stretch goal research (Sitkin et al.), toxic leadership studies (Tepper, Gallup), and documented case examples, it... Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 https://patriksima.github.io/2026-05-13-nesplnitelne-cile-v-managementu/ https://patriksima.github.io/2026-05-13-nesplnitelne-cile-v-managementu/ Case study: jak jsme nahradili Excelovské tabulky aplikací, která plánuje sama — a ještě se na data ptá česky - Kontext Tým třinácti lidí v call centru sestavoval každý měsíc rozvrh ručně v Excelu. Vedoucí strávila sestavením rozvrhu přibližně dvě hodiny, a i pak se pravidelně přicházelo na chyby — ranní směna po pozdní odpolední, nevyváženost mezi zaměstnanci, přehlédnutá dovolená. Pravidel bylo hodně: kdo může mít ranní směnu a kdy,... Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 https://patriksima.github.io/2026-05-11-case-study-smeny/ https://patriksima.github.io/2026-05-11-case-study-smeny/ Jak používání AI nástrojů oslabuje paměť, kritické myšlení a hluboké porozumění kódu — a co s tím - English summary: This article discusses the hidden cost of AI-assisted programming: faster output but weaker understanding. It connects personal observations with research on cognitive offloading and critical thinking, and argues for deliberate practices that preserve deep technical competence. Need a balanced AI adoption approach for your team? See Services. Posledních... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 https://patriksima.github.io/2026-04-16-ai-a-ztrata-hlubokych-znalosti/ https://patriksima.github.io/2026-04-16-ai-a-ztrata-hlubokych-znalosti/ Co říkají autoři, akademici i technologická komunita — a jaká je moje vlastní zkušenost - English summary: The post examines whether AI can autonomously write quality fiction, combining personal experiments with arguments from authors and public sources. The conclusion is that AI can assist writing workflows, but still lacks sustained narrative consistency and authentic voice. Need practical AI strategy without hype? See Services. Umělá inteligence... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 https://patriksima.github.io/2026-04-09-ai-spisovatel/ https://patriksima.github.io/2026-04-09-ai-spisovatel/ Mezi technickou správností a organizační realitou - English summary: This post explains how to lead engineering teams when top-down decisions conflict with technical reality. It presents a practical approach: acknowledge technical truth, separate context from implementation, document risks, and preserve team trust. Need help with technical leadership in complex environments? See Services. V technických týmech nastává poměrně... Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://patriksima.github.io/2026-03-14-jak-vest-tym-kdyz-rozhodnuti-padlo/ https://patriksima.github.io/2026-03-14-jak-vest-tym-kdyz-rozhodnuti-padlo/ Pohled architekta na Cloud Adoption Framework — silné stránky, reálné limity a nejčastější chyby - English summary: The article evaluates Azure Cloud Adoption Framework from real migration practice, including where it helps and where teams fail. It covers 8Rs strategy, landing zone trade-offs, governance operating model, FinOps realism, and common anti-patterns. Need support with Azure migration strategy? See Services. Není náhoda, že Cloud Adoption Framework... Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://patriksima.github.io/2026-03-09-caf-myty-realita-migrace-do-azure/ https://patriksima.github.io/2026-03-09-caf-myty-realita-migrace-do-azure/ Jak nepodcenit cashflow, smlouvy a platební rizika - English summary: This is a practical survival guide for IT contractors working through bodyshop intermediaries. It focuses on payment risk, contract structure, cashflow planning, and warning signals to evaluate before signing the next engagement. Need help with contract-risk or delivery setup? See Services. Co si má pohlídat člověk, který je... Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://patriksima.github.io/2026-03-02-realita-bodyshop/ https://patriksima.github.io/2026-03-02-realita-bodyshop/ Nepostradatelný člověk je ve skutečnosti největší riziko firmy - English summary: The post describes toxic “indispensable” senior archetypes and why they create long-term organizational risk. It proposes practical safeguards such as collective code ownership, transparent reviews, documentation discipline, and stronger technical governance. Need an external technical perspective on team health? See Services. „Kdybych odešel, tak se to tu zhroutí.”... Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://patriksima.github.io/2026-02-09-toxicky-senior/ https://patriksima.github.io/2026-02-09-toxicky-senior/ Seniorita není odměna za odsezený čas - English summary: This post defines seniority as impact, responsibility, and judgment, not years served. It breaks down practical traits of senior engineers: dealing with ambiguity, mentoring others, understanding trade-offs, and driving outcomes beyond assigned tasks. Need stronger technical leadership? See Services. Na serveru root.cz se nedávno rozjela zajímavá diskuze o... Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://patriksima.github.io/2026-02-02-co-znamena-byt-senior/ https://patriksima.github.io/2026-02-02-co-znamena-byt-senior/ Proč moje CV nevypadá „čistě" – a proč je to vlastně výhoda - English summary: The article argues for the value of an adaptive senior engineer over narrow specialization. It explains why bodyshop and enterprise projects reward flexibility, fast learning, and context switching more than fixed years in one stack. Need this mindset in your team? See Services. Nedávno mi jedna HR řekla... Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://patriksima.github.io/2026-01-21-adaptivni-senior-inzenyr/ https://patriksima.github.io/2026-01-21-adaptivni-senior-inzenyr/ Průvodce pro začínající vývojáře 🎮🇨🇿 - English summary: This post is a practical guide to starting a game studio in the Czech Republic. It compares traditional business planning with Lean Canvas and explains why game design, market validation, and financial discipline matter as much as coding. Need help with product or engineering direction? See Services. Herní... Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0100 https://patriksima.github.io/2025-11-03-game-company/ https://patriksima.github.io/2025-11-03-game-company/ .NET CLI open source tool - If you’ve ever needed to get structured data out of Notion — for reporting, integration, backups or analysis — you know it’s not as straightforward as it seems. That’s exactly why I built NotionExporter: a simple yet powerful command-line tool that lets you export databases, pages, blocks, and more, directly... Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200 https://patriksima.github.io/2025-04-15-notion-exporter/ https://patriksima.github.io/2025-04-15-notion-exporter/ Your cache is silently draining your budget - Your cache is silently draining your budget. Could 20 lines of code fix that? Meet SIEVE – a drop-in eviction algorithm that’s simpler than LRU and more efficient than ARC, TwoQ, and even ML-based policies. Why care? Up to 63% lower miss ratio than ARC 2× higher throughput in multi-threaded... Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200 https://patriksima.github.io/2025-04-10-sieve-eviction-algorithm-cache/ https://patriksima.github.io/2025-04-10-sieve-eviction-algorithm-cache/ Strasti, pasti, nástrahy, postřehy a střípky z vývoje multiplayer deskovky - English summary: This article explains lessons learned when implementing custom NetworkVariable types in Unity Netcode for GameObjects. It highlights common pitfalls around serialization, update order, and choosing between NGO interfaces for real multiplayer data models. Need help with similar technical challenges? See Services. Jakmile se pustíte do multiplayeru s pomocí... Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200 https://patriksima.github.io/2023-09-25-unity-netcode-networkvariable/ https://patriksima.github.io/2023-09-25-unity-netcode-networkvariable/ Současný vývoj, plány do budoucna, zákulisí - English summary: This post shares the early journey of building an online multiplayer board game in Unity using Netcode for GameObjects. It covers motivation, failed experiments, technology choices, and practical constraints of solo development. Need help with similar technical challenges? See Services. Ahoj, já jsem Patrik a chtěl bych se... Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200 https://patriksima.github.io/2023-09-24-devlog-multiplayer-deskovka/ https://patriksima.github.io/2023-09-24-devlog-multiplayer-deskovka/ How not to kill the database - I love performance tasks. For obvious reasons, I immediately see the benefits of optimizations. Or the disappointment when something goes wrong. Reporting is usually complex and stressful for a database or other data source. It happens because. A report is very often compiled from aggregated data. This means that in... Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0200 https://patriksima.github.io/2022-08-21-how-to-build-complex-reports/ https://patriksima.github.io/2022-08-21-how-to-build-complex-reports/ Playing with characters - Check the input string for palindrome. A very common task in job interviews. It’s not hard, but it may surprise you. And just when it’s not your day. I wasn’t surprised. There are many solutions. And I was wondering which one might be the best. Of course, I had a... Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0200 https://patriksima.github.io/2022-08-14-palindrome/ https://patriksima.github.io/2022-08-14-palindrome/