Engineering Insights
Thoughts on systems engineering, AI governance, and the architecture of complexity.
Defect-Free by Design: What Michael Fagan Taught Me About AI Agents
Every defect is a symptom — the disease is upstream. Learn how we apply the Fagan Inspection Process to create self-improving agentic production systems.
JOMC: Why AI Agents Can’t Refactor Themselves
AI agents are world-class pattern matchers, but they lack architectural wisdom. Learn why humans must act as the "Circuit Breaker" to prevent the recursive loop of fragile fixing.
The Physics of AI Orchestration
Orchestrating agents looks a lot like orchestrating massive programs of work. How to use Systems Engineering principles to master AI.
The Foreman’s Desk: Schedule Rigor in the Age of AI
Agile task lists fail at AI scale. Learn how we use BP6 to bring heavy-industry scheduling discipline and Critical Path analysis to the "AI Excavator."
The Padded Room: Engineering a Safe Space for AI Agents
AI models are confident but prone to hallucination. Learn how we use strict internal standards and "padded room" configurations to turn chaotic potential into reliable engineering.
The Re-Awakening of Systems Engineering
We are moving from "spec-then-code" to an iterative feedback loop where AI helps refine requirements. Why disciplined specification is the new superpower in the age of AI.