Writing
Thoughts on building software that lasts, AI that actually helps, and lessons from 30 years of production code.
2025
I'm Not 'Just a Healthcare Person' (And Why That Label Cost Me Millions)
Breaking out of vertical pigeonholing - how domain expertise becomes a trap and what transfers across industries.
How We Proved Our Platform's Value With an Independent Audit
How we prepared, survived, and leveraged an independent technical audit that valued Conductor like a commercial-grade platform.
Why 'It Just Works' Meant I Was Underpaid for 15 Years
The invisible work paradox - when doing your job well means nobody sees the disasters you prevented.
Measuring AI Output Quality: The Evaluation Harness
How to score AI outputs with rubrics, regression checks, and decision-focused metrics instead of gut feel.
The Five Levels Nobody Told You About: From Junior Dev to CTO
The real hierarchy of technical talent - from junior dev to CTO - and why understanding these levels prevents expensive hiring mistakes.