We've Been Here Before: Leading Engineers Through the AI Wave
An engineering leader reflects on dot-com, offshoring, mobile, and cloud to find the playbook for leading teams through AI.
Tag: ai
10 posts
April 2026
Vibecoding a Video Editing Pipeline
How I vibecoded a 10-stage Python pipeline with Claude Code to turn 17 GB of California trip footage into a 90s highlight reel and YouTube Shorts.
March 2026
How to Build Free Local AI with Ollama for Small Businesses in March 2026
A step-by-step guide to running AI locally on your Mac or PC using Ollama. Summarize emails, chat with your data privately, and build a Streamlit app, all for free. No subscription required.
How I Structure My Thinking in 2026: Learning New Things, Spec Driven Development for Responsible AI
Spec-driven development with AI coding tools: how I structure thinking before code, build reusable skills, and why Claude Code, Cursor, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI are converging on the same pattern.
February 2026
AI Almost Sold Me a Subscription I Didn't Need
I asked Gemini and Claude how to set up free online booking. Both recommended Calendly, Cal.com, and third-party apps. The answer was Google Calendar Booking Pages — already free in my account.
Making Images, Music, and More with AI on a Mac Mini: One Idea, Many Uses
A short guide to the same idea behind AI image, audio, and video generation—and how to run ComfyUI for images on your Mac Mini.
The Manager–IC Pendulum and the Rise of the “Builder with Taste”
Thoughts on the swing between Engineering Manager and IC, AI-assisted coding, and why builders with taste will define the next generation of leaders.
January 2026
The Builder's Guilt: AI saturation makes me sad
In the age of AI-generated content, original human creativity feels nostalgic. A reflection on staying authentic while embracing technology.
Architecting the Astro Rebuild: From Static HTML to a Living Site
A practical account of redesigning a personal website with Astro, AI-assisted planning, and a content pipeline that keeps writing portable.
Software Engineering as a Craft
How AI coding tools are reshaping software engineering — why agency and context engineering matter more than syntax, and what it means to treat code as a lasting craft.