Welcome to Ondo Project

In Basque, "ondo" means "well" – a meaning I discovered on my first trip to the Basque Country with the man who would become my husband. Walking through the streets of his homeland, I kept hearing a particular greeting and response: "Zer moduz?" (How are you?) followed by "Oso ondo!" (Very well!). That simple exchange – the way "ondo" captured both wellness and positivity – stuck with me. Years later, as I navigate the intersection of technology implementation and wellbeing, it feels like the perfect foundation for what I'm building here.

I'm Maddy, and I spend my days helping enterprises implement AI and cloud solutions at AWS. Beyond the world of cloud computing, I spend a lot of time in dance and yoga studios.

My mission with Ondo Project is simple: share insights at the intersection of tech innovation and wellbeing. Whether I'm breaking down complex AI implementations into digestible steps or sharing how I maintain balance while working in a fast-paced tech environment, everything here serves one purpose – helping tech professionals thrive in both their careers and lives.

What you'll find here:

• Practical AI implementation insights from my work at AWS

• Cloud computing explained in human terms

• Tech-life balance strategies that actually work

• Behind-the-scenes looks at enterprise tech transformation

• Wellness approaches for the tech-immersed mind

Why now? We're at a fascinating inflection point in tech. AI is transforming how we work, and the line between our digital and physical lives grows thinner each day. This creates incredible opportunities, but also new challenges in maintaining balance. Through Ondo Project, I'm sharing my journey of navigating this landscape – from technical deep dives to wellness practices that keep us grounded.

Every week, I'll share insights that help you implement technology more effectively while maintaining the human element that makes it all worthwhile. Sometimes that means breaking down a complex AWS service into understandable chunks. Other times, it's about finding moments of balance in a schedule packed with technical challenges.

Join me in this exploration of doing tech well, living well, and finding balance in our digital world. After all, that's what "ondo" is all about – a simple word that bridges culture, wellbeing, and the good life, just as I hope to bridge technology and wellness through this newsletter.

Oso ondo, Maddy