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Where AI genuinely changes the operating model rather than automating the status quo: roadmaps, agents, orchestration, and customer-led engineering.

11 pieces, grouped by format

Working Theories
  1. July 9, 2025

    Customer-Led Engineering: Software Development in the Age of AI

    How modern engineering teams should evolve their processes, priorities, and incentives to remain relevant in the era of AI, agents and intelligent systems.

  2. June 19, 2024

    Transforming Healthcare with Advanced Applications of High-Performance Computing

    High-performance computing (HPC) has revolutionized healthcare, particularly in fields like oncology and biomedical engineering, where it enables researchers to perform complex simulations and genetic analyses far quicker than traditional methods. The transition from conventional numerical analysis to dynamic generative AI has further expanded the capabilities of this powerful technology, not only enhancing patient care but also reshaping expectations for rapid medical innovation.

  3. September 30, 2023

    Embrace Compliance as Code

    Exploring the benefits of transitioning to a 'compliance as code' model by reflecting on successful implementations of other 'as code' models.

  4. January 1, 2023

    How a Fractional Chief Technology Officer Can Drive Innovation

    A Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a highly skilled and experienced technology executive who works with companies on a part-time or project basis. They provide strategic guidance and leadership in the development…

Operating Notes
  1. April 19, 2025

    How Senior Officials Should Think About AI Roadmaps

    AI roadmaps are not just technical plans; they are trust strategies, implementation guides, and accountability tools. In this post, Shahid Shah outlines the essential components of AI roadmaps for governments and mission-driven organizations, and how to evaluate if your roadmap is truly ready for execution.

  2. June 6, 2024

    From Vulnerability to Strength: The Role of CISO Services in Cyber Resilience

    There was a time when no one really needed a CISO. Today, an organization would be dangerously insane not to have one. And that CISO had better be top-notch. The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has evolved significantly from being solely a technology-focused professional to becoming a strategic business leader

  3. September 10, 2023

    Enterprise Architecture: A Guide for Tech Leaders

    Enterprise architecture is a strategic framework that helps organizations align their business and technology strategies. It provides a holistic view of the organization’s structure, processes, and systems, enabling effective…

  4. September 1, 2023

    The Benefits of Hiring a Fractional Chief Technology Officer

    A Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a senior-level executive who provides part-time, strategic guidance and leadership in the technology domain. Unlike a full-time CTO, a fractional CTO works on a contract basis,…

Contrarian Briefs
  1. July 9, 2025

    Why Email and Office Documents Are the Perfect UX for Starting Your AI Journey

    It may sound legacy, but email and document-based workflows are the most effective user interface for launching real-world AI solutions. Here's why AI should start where customers already are.

  2. September 26, 2023

    Systems that require human attestation to prove compliance are not secure

    While a system may meet all the necessary regulations and standards, it can still be vulnerable to threats and attacks because of human attestation.

  3. June 1, 2022

    Compliant Insecurity in Government Agencies and Contractors

    I challenge the conventional wisdom on cybersecurity, focusing on the problem of 'compliant insecurity'.