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Thoughts on AI & engineering.

Practical insights on AI adoption, software engineering, and building technology that matters.

May 19, 2026MentorshipEngineeringLeadership

What I've Learned Mentoring the Next Generation of Engineers

Reflections on mentoring aspiring engineers — presence over perfection, fundamentals, and leading by example.

December 15, 2025AIAgentsAzureMicrosoft

Building a Pizza-Ordering Agent using Azure AI Foundry (and Getting the Mental Model Right)

I built a Pizza-Ordering Agent with Azure AI Foundry — but the real takeaway was understanding the mental models behind agents.

November 11, 2025GrowthLeadershipCommunication

The Importance Of Questions

A good question can do wonders — clearing ambiguity, sparking curiosity, and fostering connections.

October 16, 2025AIMental ModelsProductivity

Text-to-Text Generative AI as a Flashlight

A mental model for using generative AI to illuminate the space between where you are and your goal.

October 7, 2025AIBook ReviewAgents

Principles of Building AI Agents By Sam Bhagwat – Book Review

My thoughts on Sam Bhagwat's book on building AI agents — what stood out, what could improve, and why it's worth a read.

September 8, 2025AIInnovationHistory

Why AI, Why Now? – A Journey Through Innovation

To understand why the current boom in the field of AI is happening, we must first understand how we got here.

Riko Hamblin

Software Engineering and AI Advisor focused on building systems that scale and creating technology with real-world impact. My work spans Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, and Artificial Intelligence.

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