Insights
Thoughts on automation, AI, operations, and building custom software. Originally shared on LinkedIn.
Why I Build Tools Instead of Buying Them
SaaS fatigue is real. Here's why building custom automation beats subscribing to another platform — and when it doesn't. The math is simple: a $50/month tool costs $600/year, but a custom script costs $0 after day one.
Originally posted on LinkedIn Read more →The AI Orchestrator Pattern That Changed Everything
How a 9-stage pipeline with CLAUDE.md turned chaotic AI sessions into repeatable, production-grade output. This very website was built using it — parallel agents, task queues, and zero manual coordination.
Originally posted on LinkedIn Read more →Stop Automating the Wrong Things
Not every manual task deserves a script. A framework for deciding what to automate first — and what to leave alone. The biggest trap is automating something that shouldn't exist in the first place.
Originally posted on LinkedIn Read more →Designing Dark: Lessons from Building a Premium Portfolio
Why dark themes dominate premium web design, and the CSS variables system that makes it maintainable at scale. Plus the hidden accessibility wins most developers miss.
Originally posted on LinkedIn Read more →More insights coming soon. Follow me on LinkedIn for real-time updates.
Have a Question About Automation?
Tell me the task you hate most. I'll show you how to eliminate it.