AI Infrastructure
RAG that survives an audit
Retrieval architecture, logging, evaluation, and human-review patterns for AI in regulated environments.
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Field notes from the build.
Practical writing on engineering custom software, AI infrastructure, and compliance-supporting systems for complex, regulated work.
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AI Slop Tech Debt: What Vibe Coding Leaves Behind
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Compliance Engineering
What 'Compliance-Ready Engineering' Actually Means
Beyond policy PDFs — the five properties that separate systems that look compliant from systems that are defensible under audit.
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AI Strategy
When not to use AI
A practical filter for spotting workflows where a deterministic system is the better answer.
Compliance Engineering
Engineering for SOC 2 without slowing the team down
Lightweight patterns for change management, access reviews, and evidence collection.
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