Building with AI: A New Era of Learning and Sharing

Why This Blog

Throughout my career in technology, I've witnessed several major shifts — moments when the way we work and build fundamentally changes. Today, as we move into the era of Artificial Intelligence, I want to use this space to document what I'm learning, experimenting with, and thinking about.

My career has been centered on using technology to design solutions that delight users while supporting the goals of the businesses and organizations I've worked with. I'm largely self-taught, and much of what I've learned has come from others sharing their experiences. My hope for this blog is that it will do the same for others on their own learning paths.

Where I'm Coming From

I will be writing about fundamental concepts and practices like the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) — the framework my teams and I relied on at places like Salesforce and Tableau. My lens will be on how AI is reshaping that process: where we can streamline, where we can accelerate, and where new possibilities emerge. Along the way, I'll highlight specific tools and techniques I've adopted that have proven especially useful.

I don't identify as a software engineer, but I've worked shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers for most of my career. In the process, I've picked up the skills to prototype, debug, and contribute meaningfully. My projects have ranged from marketing websites and design systems to the infrastructure that powers customer-facing digital platforms. While I'm comfortable in the terminal, I'm not a sysadmin; and while I understand database schemas, I'm not fluent in writing queries by hand.

Why Now

I believe there's never been a more exciting time to build for the web than right now. The emergence of new AI-powered tools is enabling us to do more, with higher quality, and at greater velocity. Large Language Models (LLMs) in particular have transformed how I approach building. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot have lowered the barrier to working directly with code. As a technically competent builder, I've found the boost from these tools to be incredibly empowering. What once required deep expertise can now be tackled with curiosity, persistence, and an AI assistant.

What's Next

This blog is where I'll dig deeper into the practical side of this transition — from workflows to tools to case studies where technical fluency made a difference. I'm excited to share this journey — and hopefully help other builders discover how AI can expand what's possible, and how we can all build smarter, faster, and better together.