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Don Coleman

Data and AI technology, healthcare, and leadership

I lead data infrastructure and architecture teams in healthcare, covering data warehousing, data modernization, and AI support and compliance. I (try to) write about systems thinking, practical AI, and leading complex change.

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Leading data warehousing, data modernization, and AI support and compliance at Island Health.
Reading
Wool by Hugh Howey
MBA research
Researching the experienced value of the Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation for my MBA at Royal Roads University.
AI experiments
Building this site with Claude Code and Spec Kit: agents write the specs, tests and code, and I review every change.

I’m open to speaking and to mentoring conversations with healthcare and technology leaders. Get in touch.

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Leading change in healthcare

For leaders taking a team through complex change.

  1. The Systems Leadership Wayfinder: Five Mindset Shifts for Leading Complex Change 11 min read
  2. Starting something new 2 min read

Building with AI agents

For people curious about letting AI do the build.

  1. Building Focus Pocus: What I Learned About AI Coding and Integration 9 min read
  2. Cadence Project · 5 min read
  3. drc.dev, the first portfolio Project · 3 min read
  4. Flux Project · 3 min read

Recent writing

This is Drift & Convergence, in two series: Convergence for leading through complexity and Drift for following curiosity.

All writing