Field Notes

Writing about what I'm stuck on, what I'm learning, and what's worth building.

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11/26/2025

When Your AI Breakthrough Doesn't Save Anyone Time

Ask what job needs doing before building with AI, or risk creating technically impressive solutions nobody actually needs.

Illustration showing a blue figure carrying an oversized, complex AI solution made of gears and machinery, while a small coral-colored figure sits holding a tiny feather labeled “the problem” - visualizing the mismatch between elaborate technical solutions and simple actual needs.

Professional Growth

11/26/2025

The AI Expert in the Room (Who Doesn't Know What a Token Is)

We're all faking expertise in AI. Learn why admitting 'I don't know' is more valuable than performing confidence you don't have.

Lessons Learned

10/9/2025

Context is King

Learn how feeding AI the right documentation instead of perfecting prompts unlocks powerful solutions. Context engineering transforms technical challenges into accessible wins for entire teams.