Crissandra George writes: “Just like any major transition, a system migration comes with its fair share of challenges. Not every detail will be able to be considered, negotiating among priorities will happen, some desirable features will need to be on the back burner, and complex issues will need to be resolved to ensure minimal risk of data loss. There were many things that I had explicitly prepared for with the utmost detail that were quickly derailed, and unexpected twists and turns that I could not have predicted. I hope my experience and these insights will help others.”