--- title: "Nic Acton (@nacton) | Hashnode" description: "Constantly caffeinated crafter of code, containers, and clouds. Read the latest articles by Nic Acton on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@nacton" --- @nacton # Nic Acton @nacton 路 Arlington, VA 路 Joined July 2019 Constantly caffeinated crafter of code, containers, and clouds. [Website](https://nicacton.com/) ### [DevOps Paradigms and Practices for 2023](https://nicacton.com/devops-2023?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) What to look for and how Harness can help you get there! 10 min read 路 [nicacton.com](https://nicacton.com/devops-2023?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dec 27, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/devops-2023/63ab476451443bfa954a9252) ### [Writing in 2026](https://nicacton.com/writing-in-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A narrative about writing narratives using AI-driven tools... written with AI-driven tools. 馃く 7 min read 路 [nicacton.com](https://nicacton.com/writing-in-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-in-2026/63a4a26bed429f51040e0e6c) [Dec 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-in-2026/63a4a26bed429f51040e0e6c) ### [How to Read More](https://nicacton.com/how-to-read-more?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In 2021, I read 7 books. As of May 5 in 2022, I have read 25 books and I'm on track to read over 70 by the end of the year. Here's how I've completely re-worked my reading habit. Be Inspired The Youtube channel "Answer in Progress" had a fantastic vi... 5 min read 路 [nicacton.com](https://nicacton.com/how-to-read-more?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 8, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-read-more/62772a8a317fc95a74ca8fd0) ### [LinkedIn Network Exploration Using Qlik Sense](https://nicacton.com/linkedin-qlik?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn how to get started in Qlik Sense by using data pulled from your LinkedIn. 6 min read 路 [nicacton.com](https://nicacton.com/linkedin-qlik?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 15, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/linkedin-qlik/60a00f07b66a0b15ebfc83de) ### [Project & Product Management Resources for Students and Recent Grads](https://nicacton.com/project-product-management-resources-for-students-and-recent-grads-39a4318fa72c?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Riding on the coat-tails of my previous post where I talked about Data Analytics for students and grads, I thought I would provide a similar post in another vertical that is incredibly important in the technology space: toolsets for product and proje... 6 min read 路 [nicacton.com](https://nicacton.com/project-product-management-resources-for-students-and-recent-grads-39a4318fa72c?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 22, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/project-product-management-resources-for-students-and-recent-grads-39a4318fa72c/6094c112d1bbc47b91a67966)