Engineering Notes
Technical observations and patterns from our research work
On designing low-friction AI interfaces
2024-11Exploring patterns for AI-powered tools that feel natural rather than "smart"—reducing cognitive load while preserving user agency.
Observability in AI-heavy systems
2024-10Practical approaches to logging, tracing, and debugging when LLMs are part of your critical path. How to make black boxes more transparent.
Cost modeling for LLM-powered applications
2024-09Breaking down the economics of production AI systems—token costs, caching strategies, and when to fine-tune vs. prompt engineer.
Workflow orchestration patterns for document processing
2024-08Lessons from building resilient document pipelines: error handling, retry logic, and human review integration.
Infrastructure as code: beyond the basics
2024-07Moving past simple Terraform modules toward composable, testable infrastructure with proper abstractions and safety rails.
Engineering notes are published periodically as we explore new technical territories. These represent work-in-progress thinking, not final conclusions.