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Written perspectives and podcast episodes from the Active Logic team — on engineering leadership, technology strategy, and building software that works.
The Most Expensive Software Is the One That Works
Open Source CXO
Podcast Episodes
Digital Transformation with Purpose: How Unbound Scales Global Impact
How Unbound, a nonprofit serving 280,000+ families across 17 countries, uses modern technology and AI to reduce photo processing from 90 days to just 3.
From Data Centers to Decision-Making: Tech Governance in Higher Education
Ottawa University CTO Adam Caylor discusses multi-campus IT infrastructure, technology governance, ERP challenges, and strategic IT leadership in higher ed.
Written Insights
Articles
Everyone Talks About Engineering Excellence. Very Few Actually Mean It.
Engineering excellence is one of the most overused phrases in software — and one of the least delivered. A founder's take on why real engineering excellence is rare, what it actually looks like, and why most business leaders struggle to recognize it.
If Your Software Doesn't Have an API, You're Going to Struggle
APIs are no longer just developer tools — they're the primary interface for AI-driven workflows. Why your software needs a real API.
OpenAI Codex vs. Claude CLI: A Real-World Cost and Performance Comparison
Hands-on testing of OpenAI Codex and Claude CLI across a dev team — real numbers on cost, efficiency, token usage, and practical limits.
How to Vibe Code as a Non-Techy Business Leader: Build a CRM Without Writing a Line of Code
How to vibe code as a non-technical business leader. Build a working CRM with AI tools like Lovable and validate ideas before investing in custom dev.
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