Journal

A record of thoughts, experiences, and observations.

IBM Maximo Turns 40. So Do I. Here’s What I’ve Learned.

13 mei 2025

IBM Maximo Turns 40. So Do I. Here’s What I’ve Learned.

This year, IBM Maximo turns 40. So do I. Being an IBM Maximo consultant who grew professionally alongside this product—through tech shifts, career pivots, freelance leaps—I’ve been thinking: what would I tell my younger self, just starting out?

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Smart Logging Practices for Maximo Automation Scripts

6 mei 2025

Smart Logging Practices for Maximo Automation Scripts

Every hour of Maximo consultancy counts. Let’s be honest — nobody wants to waste time and money on preventable issues. So let me share a powerful tip I learned while working in one of the top software engineering teams at Philips — a simple practice that can save your Maximo team hours of frustration and significantly speed up issue resolution.

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Rebuild, Refactor, Rise: Your 8-Step Plan for migrating customizations to Maximo Application Suite

13 april 2025

Rebuild, Refactor, Rise: Your 8-Step Plan for migrating customizations to Maximo Application Suite

Back in the day, I wrote a ton of Java customizations for Maximo, and many of them are still running today. Behind each one is a story — sometimes a quick fix, sometimes a clever workaround, but often exactly what the business needed at the time. Things have changed. The move to Maximo Application Suite (MAS) is the perfect chance to take a fresh look at what your system is really made of and realign it with how your business works today. Curious how? Let’s dive in!

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