#087 - To Students Navigating AI, Pressure, and Career Uncertainty

Fifteen years out from university, sharing some thoughts on what I would have done differently.

Nov 11 • 

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October 2025

#086 - The Evolution of Engineering Deliverables

Clients are using AI to tighten scope and conduct preliminary analysis. Consultancies must deliver higher-density expertise in formats that match how…

Oct 21 • 

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#085 - Flocode Python Essentials Course | Free on GitHub

A complete, open-source course for professional engineers to learn the fundamentals of Python.

Oct 14 • 

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September 2025

#084 - Python Starter Kit for Engineers

A Full Automated Setup for Getting Started With Python For Engineering Work

Sep 30 • 

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#083 - My Workbench for Professional Engineering

A Look at my Current Coding Setup and Preferred Tools

Sep 23 • 

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# 082 - Share What Works 🌊

The referral program is a way to thank you for helping build this community.

Sep 18 • 

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#081 - Reducing Friction: The Minimal Notebook Project Tool

Automate Your Project Setup, Maintain a Consistent Environment and Streamline your Workflow

Sep 16 • 

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#080 - Technical Debt | The Inescapable Gravity of Our Decisions

Exploring the concept of technical debt from a first-principles engineering perspective.

Sep 2 • 

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August 2025

#079 AI Prompts for Engineering | August 2025 Edition

Sharing some of my most used prompts for broad use cases in engineering and technical work.

Aug 26 • 

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#078 - LightRAG | From Document Retrieval to Knowledge Synthesis

This article explores a promising and powerful open source tool to build knowledge bases from engineering documents.

Aug 19 • 

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#077 - Equipping Engineers with AI for AEC's Realities

For professional engineers, building useful AI tools means custom-fitting them to the messy, context-rich reality of daily work.

Aug 12 • 

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#076 - Citizen Development for Engineers: Bridging the Gap Between Domain Expertise and Digital Tools

A Discussion on Implementing Engineer-Led Development Within Professional Engineering Firms

Aug 5 • 

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