AI-Native Engineering Advisory

The Challenge

The age of AI has fundamentally broken the old rules of software development. The bottleneck is no longer writing code; it’s defining the spec and validating the output. This creates two new, dangerous traps for engineering leaders:

1. The “Almost Done” Loop: LLMs are masters of generating code that is 80% correct, but they often introduce subtle bugs or inconsistencies. Inexperienced teams get stuck in a perennial “almost done” stage, wasting weeks chasing down AI-generated errors in a frustrating cycle of fixes that create new problems.
2. The Productivity Illusion: Your team may be writing more code than ever, but if it’s the wrong code, or if it’s not truly “done,” your actual productivity is plummeting. Old metrics are failing, and it’s becoming impossible to predict timelines or ensure quality.

You need to transition from a traditional, code-first culture to a disciplined, AI-Native one.

My Approach

I help you and your team master the new discipline of AI-Native Engineering by installing the AI-Native Operating Model. I’ll provide the frameworks, training, and hands-on guidance to re-architect your engineering operations and turn AI into a true competitive advantage. My approach focuses on:

• Implementing the Six-Gate Loop: A spec-driven, validation-first delivery process that makes quality the path of least resistance.
• Establishing Architectural Guardrails: Implementing “Frozen Zones” and other guardrails to protect critical assets and ensure stability.
• Advanced, Automated Validation: Building a culture and practice of deep, automated validation to catch errors and regressions before they reach production.
• Adopting Actionable Metrics: Focusing on what matters—like regression rates and time-to-green—instead of vanity metrics like lines of code.

Key Outcomes

My advisory service is designed to help you achieve:

• A clear, actionable roadmap for transitioning to an AI-Native engineering culture.
• Escape the “almost done” loop and dramatically increase your “done-done” velocity.
• A highly-leveraged engineering team that can predictably deliver high-quality, AI-augmented work.
• Renewed confidence in your team’s ability to estimate, execute, and ship complex projects.
• A sustainable, long-term competitive advantage built on a truly modern engineering practice.

Ideal For

• Struggling to get consistent, high-quality output from AI-augmented teams.
• Concerned that their current engineering processes are not suited for the AI age.
• Looking to build a disciplined, high-performance engineering culture that properly leverages AI.
• Seeking to define the next generation of engineering excellence at their organization.