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Building systems that survive real use.

Essays on HubSpot architecture, AI workflow design, and engineering delivery for teams that care about what happens after launch, when operators, edge cases, and changing requirements put the real system on display.

May 26, 20268 min read

Most AI Product Problems Are Context Problems

AI features improve when teams treat context assembly as product and systems design work instead of assuming the model can infer its way past noisy, stale, or incomplete inputs.

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May 10, 20265 min read

AI Workflows That Survive Contact With Reality

Durable AI systems win by structuring decisions, preserving evidence, and designing the workflow around the model for operators.

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May 8, 20264 min read

Automation Needs a Human Exit Ramp

Good automation removes routine work but still gives people a clear, informed way to take over exceptions.

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