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Notes on Engineering, AI, and Careers

Field notes from 22+ years in enterprise software — on using AI day to day, and on how the industry is changing for the people building it.

AI & Tools

How I Use AI and Code Assistants Every Day as a Solution Architect

After two decades of writing production code, here's what actually changed once AI assistants entered my daily workflow — and what didn't.

March 2026 · 7 min read Read article →
AI & Tools

Where AI Coding Assistants Fall Short (And Why That's OK)

AI is a fast junior engineer, not an architect. The failure modes I see most often, and the guardrails that keep them from reaching production.

April 2026 · 7 min read Read article →
Career

Breaking Into Software Engineering: How the Industry Has Changed

Advice for newcomers entering an industry where AI can write code but can't yet own the judgment behind it.

May 2026 · 8 min read Read article →
Career

For Experienced Developers: Staying Relevant as AI Reshapes the Craft

Deep stack expertise alone won't insulate you. What actually keeps senior engineers valuable in an AI-augmented industry.

June 2026 · 8 min read Read article →
Leadership

Leading Engineering Teams Through the AI Shift

Velocity is up, understanding isn't automatically keeping pace. What I've changed about hiring, review, and team culture.

July 2026 · 8 min read Read article →