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Engineering notes on AI systems, automation platforms, and the tradeoffs that appear once the software has to operate in practice.

Systems Thesis

This writing is about building systems that use AI, not collecting AI demos. The focus is on workflow architecture, automation design, production constraints, and the engineering choices that make a system reliable.

AI SystemsArchitecture

AI-Assisted Development: From Idea to System Architecture

How I use AI to compress architecture discovery without confusing speed for finished engineering.

March 16, 20264 min read
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AI SystemsOperational Software

Why Most AI Prototypes Never Become Real Systems

The missing layers between an impressive AI demo and software that can survive real operational workflows.

March 15, 20264 min read
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Workflow AutomationSystems Design

Designing Automation Platforms for Real Workflows

Patterns I use when building automation platforms that need to reduce coordination cost, not just generate output.

March 14, 20264 min read
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Rebuilding My Portfolio with Next.js

A deep dive into modernizing my portfolio website using Next.js 16, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Framer Motion.

January 9, 20253 min read
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David Braun

AI systems engineer building automation platforms, applied AI workflows, and infrastructure-backed software.

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