Why Local AI Models Cost More

An honest account of chasing local AI models to cut costs — and how it made everything worse. Seven days, two projects, nothing shipped.

The SDLC Without Humans in the Loop

I built a software factory where no human is in the loop at all. What surprised me wasn't how fast it is — it's how much simpler everything got once I stopped designing around people and all the controls, settings, and visibility they require.

What Actually Happened on Wednesday

In 30 minutes and for $20, I found my mother had an untreated stroke, untreated osteoporosis, and a path forward. This is what actually happened — and why I'd never go back to the old way.

Your Codebase Isn't Ready for AI — But You Knew Better

Every enterprise software organization is buying AI coding tools right now. And it's mostly not working — not because the tools are bad, but because of the codebase. A field guide for engineering leaders who question realistic AI gains.