Professional Core
Engineering Leader at the intersection of AI and Product.
I design scalable AI systems, lead product-driven engineering teams, and write about building technology that works in the real world.
Core Pillars
Featured Writing
Selected essays on AI, product systems, and leadership.
AI Systems
Designing Practical Evaluation Loops for LLM Products
A field guide for moving from one-off demos to reliable AI product behavior.
Read articleProduct Leadership
How Product and Engineering Stay Aligned Under Delivery Pressure
Operating principles that keep teams fast without eroding quality.
Read articleSystems Thinking
Long-Term Leverage: Building Systems, Not Heroics
A systems-thinking lens for leadership growth and sustainable execution.
Read articleCurrent Focus
- Leading engineering teams in AI-powered SaaS
- Researching evaluation frameworks for LLM systems
- Writing long-form essays on product systems
I also run a small experimental studio called Mikel Ltd.