Posts tagged "engineering"

From AWS to GitHub to Podman, MCP servers are quietly becoming the new plug-in ecosystem for developers—and it’s changing how we work.

After building two open-source task managers to battle procrastination, I took it further — secure cloud sync, end-to-end encryption, and now an MCP server that connects your tasks to AI.

Even championship teams can lose the narrative when leadership loses clarity. McLaren’s latest Formula 1 victory is proof that success without alignment can still feel like failure.

The resistance to GenAI tools isn't simply about developers being stubborn or afraid of change—it's a rational response to tools that haven't yet proven their value universally, in an environment where people are already managing substantial change fatigue, and where the quality bar for production code remains high.

Exploring the evolution from AI to AI Agents with a hands-on FinOps example. Learn how AWS Strands enables autonomous agents to monitor cloud spend, notify on overages, and free humans to focus on higher-judgment work.

A humorous confession about subscribing to nine different AI development tools in my quest to find the best tool(s).

Four September reads all emphasize intentional leadership through simplicity and focus over busyness.

Just like Cloud before, today's AI transformation demands companies rebuild their operating models, leadership structures, and developer experience instead of retrofitting AI onto existing workflows.

AI-powered interfaces are evolving beyond traditional graphical UIs toward intent-based interactions, where users describe desired outcomes rather than navigating through menus and clicks.

Successfully running OpenAI's 20-billion-parameter open-weight model (gpt-oss-20b) locally on a Mac M4 Pro, highlighting the potential of offline AI that rivals cloud-based models without internet dependency or costs.

AI represents the third major tech revolution (after the internet and mobile), and like previous waves of creative destruction, it will eliminate some jobs while creating entirely new careers and opportunities for those who adapt quickly.

A hands-on look at how AWS Kiro transforms AI-assisted development from chaotic vibes into structured, spec-driven engineering.

Reflecting on a decade of staying hands-on in tech, fueled by curiosity, side projects, and a desire to never stop learning.

After two decades, I’m returning to blogging — back to sharing ideas, experiments, and the joy of connecting with curious minds.