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Notes on building software and AI systems.

Longer write-ups on architecture decisions, engineering process, and what I've actually learned building ViaNova, ClauseGuard AI, and the automations in the Lab. Updated as new projects and lessons come in.

Jul 18, 2026 · 5 min read
How I Built ViaNova
The real story behind ViaNova — the problem that started it, the architecture decisions, and what building it has actually looked like sprint to sprint.
Next.js Clean Architecture Case Study
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Jul 18, 2026 · 5 min read
My AI Automation Architecture
The recurring architecture pattern behind every automation I build — from Email Triage to ClauseGuard AI — and why I structure them the way I do.
n8n RAG System Design
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Jul 18, 2026 · 5 min read
How I Structure Large AI Projects
The process, architecture habits, and testing discipline I rely on to keep AI-heavy projects from collapsing under their own complexity as they grow.
Architecture TDD Process
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