Integrity

Integrity means maintaining consistent principles across all domains of life - it's about being whole and undivided in your values and actions. In my work, this manifests as transparent communication about both capabilities and limitations, whether discussing technical constraints with clients or assessing risk in outdoor activities.

This value goes beyond basic honesty. While honesty is about telling the truth, integrity encompasses the entire spectrum of ethical consistency in action. It's particularly crucial in roles spanning diverse industries, from pharmaceutical manufacturing to media technology, where maintaining integrity often means making difficult but necessary decisions.

Experience has taught me that integrity builds the foundation for all meaningful relationships, professional and personal. When designing storage solutions, leading mountain expeditions, or building community connections, integrity ensures that actions align with stated values, creating trust and enabling genuine collaboration.

Interest and curiosity are more than personality traits - they are the fundamental forces that drive my approach to life and work. I call these my 'archvalues' because they form the foundation upon which all my other values are built. We can see how these Archvalues work in action, and how they support and nurture my core values.
By nllewellyn, 8 May, 2025
Ever been “outed” as Catholic by your own brother, while not even sure what that means? Join me for a family saga of double baptisms, brown blazers, and the eternal confusion between Catholics, Christians, and crocodiles. Along the way, discover how the Pope’s passing prompted me to reflect, appreciate, and find humor in the cosmic comedy of faith, family, and searching for your own truth.
By nllewellyn, 19 April, 2025
The cybersecurity world is experiencing tremors that most won't notice until the ground gives way. As someone who's spent over two decades working the IT trenches, from microcomputer maintenance to enterprise storage architecture. I've learned that the most critical vulnerabilities often hide in plain sight. The current crisis around the CVE system and Chris Krebs isn't just industry news; it's a canary in our digital coal mine. In this piece, I explore why our industry's "silence" might actually be the sound of careful preparation, why trust in shared infrastructure matters more than ever, and what happens when the language we use to keep each other safe starts to splinter.
By nllewellyn, 15 February, 2025
When the FBI released its final case files on Kevin Mitnick, it reignited memories of my early fascination with security, phreaking, and the evolution of telecommunications. Growing up in a household where CB radios, punch-down tools, and telecom equipment were common, I developed a curiosity for how systems worked and where their vulnerabilities lay. But always with a strong ethical foundation. Reading Mitnick’s FBI files today, I see how the social engineering tactics of the past have evolved into modern security threats like phishing and credential harvesting. Now, working in enterprise IT and media storage security, I apply the same systematic thinking that once fueled my interest in telecom exploits—except now, I build resilient systems instead of testing their limits.
By nllewellyn, 1 February, 2025
Storage doesn't have to be complex to be enterprise-grade. In this article, I explore how object storage is transforming media workflows by combining bulletproof reliability with intuitive simplicity. Learn how modern storage architecture is helping creative teams focus on content creation rather than infrastructure management.
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By nllewellyn, 7 January, 2025

After two decades in IT, I've learned that true enterprise solutions aren't just about technical specifications, they are about integrity in both architecture and promises.

When I advocate for OM as our object storage platform, it's because I've seen firsthand how it delivers on its core promises without compromise.

By nllewellyn, 6 January, 2025
As we step into 2025, understanding where our industry is heading has never been more crucial. The DPP Leaders' Briefing, now in its 9th year, brought together senior executives from over 30 major media organizations to share their strategic priorities for the year ahead. While I wasn't able to attend personally this year, the insights gathered by my colleagues and detailed in the briefing documents from the DPP themselves reveal fascinating shifts in how our industry approaches technology partnerships and value delivery. Here's what caught my attention...
By nllewellyn, 18 December, 2024
Tomorrow marks a significant milestone in my journey as a Solutions Architect at Perifery, as I join an expert panel to discuss the evolving landscape of the media and entertainment industry. The webinar, "2024 in Review & 2025 Predictions," couldn't come at a more interesting time in my career – having transitioned into this role just six months ago, I bring both fresh eyes and decades of technical experience to the conversation.