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Thoughts on distributed systems, AI, engineering leadership, and building things that scale.

Feb 26, 2026ยท35 min read

๐Ÿค–Agentic Software Delivery: How I Ship Features Without Writing Code

A practical guide to using AI agents to handle the full software delivery lifecycle โ€” from product requirements to production code โ€” using Claude Code and the Synthex plugin.

#agentic-development#claude-code#software-delivery#synthex#ai-engineering#tutorial
Dec 31, 2025ยท5 min read

๐Ÿ”งOn Debugging Your Tools Before Debugging Your Faith

A frustrating holiday coding session nearly killed my faith in AI-assisted development. Turns out I'd been driving a 2019 model when I thought I had the 2025.

#claude-code#agentic-development#debugging#lessons-learned#quick-takes
Apr 15, 2025ยท6 min read

๐Ÿง On Brainstorming and Thinking Strategically

Why banning the words 'can't' and 'impossible' from brainstorming sessions unlocks better strategic thinking and innovation.

#leadership#strategy#innovation#problem-solving
Mar 18, 2025ยท4 min read

๐Ÿ“ขThe Delayed Echo: What My Speech Taught Me About Being Heard

Yesterday, I learned something profound from what initially felt like a failure. A story about patience, communication, and trusting your truth.

#leadership#communication#personal-growth#soft-skills
Jan 16, 2025ยท5 min read

๐ŸคOn Collaborative Estimating with Product Functions

Why honest, collaborative estimation between engineering and product creates better outcomes than padding estimates or pressuring engineers.

#leadership#engineering#product-management#collaboration