And I didn't want to fall behind. I’m not an “AI influencer” or someone chasing the latest shiny tool. I’m a long-time tech professional who’s spent years working inside complex systems — networks, security, automation — and I started using AI for one simple reason: I wanted to see if AI could help me get my time back.

What I discovered is that AI isn’t about replacing people or learning to code overnight. It’s about upgrading how you think, work, and operate — especially if you already have real-world experience.

I built The AI Upgrade to document what I’m learning, share practical ways I use AI in real life, and point people to the training that helped it all click for me.

If you’re curious about AI but are frustrated and burned out with other trainings, want clarity over hype, and leverage over busywork, you’re in the right place.