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Why I Design in Code

Designing in code eliminates the handoff between mockups and engineering, turning the design phase into the foundation of a production-ready app.

Web DesignJune 4, 2026

Beyond the AI-Native Label: What Holds Value

AI-native is the new baseline, but the assets that hold value haven't changed much: proprietary data, IP, and loyal users. Code, however, is depreciating fast.

June 4, 2026

Fun Fact: I Built the Custom CMS Powering This Website

Pugmill is an open source CMS I built on Next.js 15, PostgreSQL, and TypeScript, with native answer engine optimization and an MCP server plugin.

Web DevelopmentMay 11, 2026

How to Align Workforces for AI Adoption Without Triggering Shadow-AI

Shadow-AI grows when sanctioned channels are harder than personal workarounds. Six tactics for matching ease-of-use while keeping governance intact.

AI AdoptionMay 9, 2026

Crossing the Line: When a Startup MVP Triggers Cloud Compliance

Adding user profiles or sensitive features to an MVP can trigger HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, or COPPA oversight, reshaping cloud architecture requirements before launch.

Business Strategy Technical StrategyMay 3, 2026

AEO Pugmill: A 3-Prong Startup

A three part startup that provides advanced AI-native publishing features, answer engine optimization, and builds a unique dataset.

My VentureMay 1, 2026

Developers' Guide: Configuring AWS Infrastructure for Regulated Data Workloads

Mapping HIPAA and GLBA requirements to AWS services, from WAF perimeters and VPC segmentation to KMS rotation, Bedrock Guardrails, and S3 Object Lock audit trails.

Technical StrategyApril 29, 2026

Startup Founders' Guide: Guidelines for GLBA-Compliant AI Cloud Architecture in Financial Services

Building AI-driven FinTech requires GLBA-compliant architecture from day one. Here's how to structure cloud infrastructure that satisfies SEC oversight without rewriting later.

Regulatory ComplianceApril 29, 2026

Balancing Product Development and Security Protocols

Allocating engineering hours between features and security depends on what data the system handles. Mapping defenses to project milestones aligns spending with actual threats.

April 28, 2026

Selecting a Multi-tenancy Model for Startups

Multi-tenancy decisions shape margins, engineering velocity, and audit outcomes. Comparing silo, hybrid, and pooled models to match architecture with customer requirements.

Technical StrategyApril 28, 2026