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Thoughts on engineering, product design, and building with AI.
Beyond Vibe-Coding: Why Every Team Needs a Spec-First AI Pipeline
April 5, 2026
AI-native development is fast, but 'vibe-coding' is dangerous. Here is why a spec-driven agent pipeline is the key to maintaining architectural integrity.
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The Great Inversion: Why Product is the New AI Bottleneck
April 5, 2026
AI flipped the script on software development. Execution is no longer scarce — intent is. Here is why Product has become the new bottleneck in the AI era.
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The IC to EM Refactor: Architecting Teams Instead of Code
March 27, 2026
Surviving the first 6 months of management requires a mindset shift: moving from the dopamine hit of a merged PR to the long-term impact of enabling a high-performance team.
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Architecting Trust: A 90-Day Blueprint for High-Performance Engineering
March 10, 2026
Management isn't about fixing people; it's about refactoring the environment so they can do their best work. Here is a systems-first approach to building high-ownership teams.
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Designing an Incident Response Framework That Protects Engineering Focus
March 7, 2026
An incident response framework designed to protect engineering focus while maintaining responsiveness to production issues.
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The 'Code' was Never the Core: Reimagining the DLC with AI
March 2, 2026
The real hurdle isn't the tool or the output quality—it’s the human resistance to moving from 'coder' to 'architect'.
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The Augmented Builder: How AI Reimagined the Product-to-Code Pipeline
February 3, 2026
In 2026, the productivity boost from AI isn't just about writing code faster—it's about elevating the quality of the product from concept to commit.
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