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Building AI Agents in 2026: 10 Traps to AvoidJan 2026

After months building advisor agents for wealth management, here's what I wish someone had told me.

AI Will Replace Humans: The Great MisconceptionDec 2025

The narrative that AI will replace humans is fundamentally flawed.

We Keep Asking "Who Failed?" When We Should Be Asking "What Failed?"Oct 2025

Reflecting on patterns observed across multiple projects in my career.

The End of Management Layers in Software DevelopmentSep 2025

We're witnessing the end of complex organizational structures in traditional software development.

Vibe Coding with AI: A Cautionary TaleSep 2025

The promise of vibe coding is seductive. Here's what I learned after extensive experimentation.

Taming the AI IDEs: A Structured Approach to AI-Assisted DevelopmentMay 2025

A structured approach to working with AI-powered development tools.

Supercharge Your Development with These 35 Cursor AI Tips and TricksApr 2025

Tips and tricks to get the most out of Cursor AI.

Breaking Free from Unconscious BiasMar 2025

Our minds are remarkable storage systems, collecting every significant experience.

Setting Up a Remote Development Environment with VS Code Server and DockerFeb 2025

Having a secure, compliant, and accessible development environment is crucial.

The Elicitation-Why Framework: Transforming Performance ReviewsFeb 2025

Performance reviews can be transformative conversations for growth.

Edge AI: The Future of Distributed IntelligenceFeb 2025

The future of AI lies at the edge.

Building Simple AI Agents: Insights from a Loan Processing SystemJan 2025

An AI agent combines an LLM with the ability to execute functions.

From Scarcity to Star Trek: Can a Nation Transform Itself in 50 Years?Jan 2025

A speculative journey on how a nation might achieve Star Trek's vision of abundance.

From Developer to Engineer: Why Open Source Changed My Code ForeverDec 2024

How contributing to open source transformed my approach to software.

Leadership Lessons from "Gifted": Embracing Young TalentDec 2024

Reflecting on my leadership journey and embracing young talent.

Burden of Command: My Journey from Structure to StartupDec 2024

After decades in a structured consulting organization, I made a surprising decision.

Learning from What We Can't See: Learning from World War IIDec 2024

The story of survivorship bias and what it teaches us about decision making.

Maximizing AI's Potential: A Blueprint for Enterprise SuccessDec 2024

The AI revolution is transforming enterprises at an unprecedented pace.

Beyond Work-Life Balance: The Truth About Modern LeadershipDec 2024

Rethinking work-life balance in the modern era.

The Evolution of Job Titles: Breaking Free from the Labels That Define UsDec 2024

The unwavering importance of job titles in professional environments.

The Great AI Unlearning: Why Experience Might Be Holding Us BackDec 2024

A fascinating paradox: those with less experience often adapt faster to generative AI.

The Evolution of Software Development Effort Estimation in the AI EraNov 2024

How AI is fundamentally changing our development workflows and effort estimations.

The Hidden Craftsmanship: Why Internal Tools Deserve the Same LoveNov 2024

Why internal tools deserve the same attention as customer-facing features.

The Modern Developer's Manifesto: Reuse First, Code Last in the AI EraNov 2024

A new approach to development in the age of AI.

Meet Your New Team: 10 AI Interns for Every Engineer!Nov 2024

How AI assistants are changing the way engineers work.

Generative AI: Science Fiction to New RealityMay 2024

The journey of generative AI from science fiction to everyday reality.

Rendering Stock Images using Stable DiffusionApr 2024

Exploring AI-generated stock imagery.

Meet Valuefy Engineering LeadershipMay 2023

Introducing the engineering leadership team at Valuefy.

Problem Solving MindsetsMay 2023

Growth vs. Fixed Mindset in problem solving.

Disrupt the Story, Disrupt YourselfApr 2023

Have you ever stopped to think about the story you tell yourself?

Time-saving hack on mobile phonesSep 2022

A simple trick to reduce phone distractions.

An article entirely generated using Artificial Intelligence!Oct 2021

An experiment in AI-generated content.

Soon, we will have a bot for everythingFeb 2017

Predicting the rise of bots in our daily lives.