Why the build-vs-buy decision is never binary, how to think about total cost of ownership, and the hybrid approach that actually works in practice.
Writing
Essays, posts, and articles — things I wrote, wherever they live.
2026 — 3 posts
The economics of API vs self-hosted AI inference, where the crossover point sits, and why the hybrid approach wins for most production workloads.
The architecture patterns behind AI that takes action, not just answers questions. Single agents, multi-agent orchestration, human-in-the-loop, and a worked example.
2025 — 2 posts
How hyperscaler pricing models and data egress fees constrain innovation, and why portable architectures, distributed systems, and open ecosystems are the way forward.
How organisations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa balance innovation with economic constraints through AI, edge computing, and distributed architectures.
2024 — 2 posts
How Progressive Web Apps leverage distributed and edge cloud services for faster load times, offline resilience, and improved user experiences.
Comparing serverless and serverful computing paradigms — the trade-offs between simplicity and cost versus control and customisation.
2021 — 1 post
A guide to business proposal types — RFP, RFQ, IFB, RFI — and their role in procurement, with a focus on customer value and clear communication.