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I publish when I learn something worth sharing. Thoughts on AI, security, building products, and navigating a career in tech.

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Build LogFeb 7, 20268 min read

How I Built an AI Agent That 93% of My Company Actually Uses

Most enterprise AI tools die the same death: a flashy launch, then silence. Here's how a push-based design pattern broke that cycle — 46,000 conversations and counting.

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CareerJan 24, 20266 min read

The 3 AI Skills That Actually Matter in 2026

A friend asked me what he should learn to stay relevant. After a week buried in hiring data and salary reports, a surprising pattern emerged.

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FinanceJan 26, 20268 min read

The Engineer's Guide to Building Wealth

After landing a new role in NYC, I realized my income was just the input—what I do with it is the system. Here's the framework I'm using.

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CareerJan 31, 20267 min read

How to Get Found by Tech Recruiters on LinkedIn

I didn't apply for my current role—a recruiter found me. So I reverse-engineered the entire pipeline, from boolean search to offer letter.

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