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Thoughts on building software that lasts, AI that actually helps, and lessons from two decades of production code.

2024

Oct 9

I'm Not 'A Developer' (And Why That Distinction Costs Millions)

The costly confusion between developers and architects - and why mislabeling technical roles leads to million-dollar mistakes.

Aug 7

Managing Hundreds of Field Staff From a Single Dashboard

How a well-designed system replaced chaos with clarity — managing hundreds of field staff through software instead of spreadsheets.

Jun 19

Why I Chose Boring Technology (And It Saved Me Millions)

The strategic value of choosing stable, proven technology over trendy alternatives - and why boring wins long-term.

Feb 2

20 Years of Production Reliability: What That Actually Took

The architecture decisions, operational discipline, and unglamorous work behind two decades of production reliability.

2023

Oct 10

The Systems That Outlive Their Creators

What happens to software systems when their original builders move on - and what makes some survive for decades.

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