I turn ideas into beautiful bulletproof software

Dave with a goofy smile and pretty pink glasses

G’day. I’m Dave.

I’m a software architect specialising in large scale commercial Rails applications and AI integrations.

I’ve spent 10 years building commercial Rails applications at scale, and the past year figuring out how to make them AI-ready. Not through rewrites or vendor lock-in, but through surgical improvements that set up your codebase for intelligent features.

Rails wasn’t designed for AI, but it’s the perfect framework for it.

The problem is most legacy Rails apps weren’t built for what AI needs: async workflows, context management, and handling non-deterministic responses. Most teams don’t know how to bridge that gap without rewriting everything.

So before you throw away all that value locked in your legacy system, find out how to revive your Rails app and get it ready for an AI world.

Previous Adventures

  1. Software Architect

    2020 - Today

    I help clients turn their vision into reality. I excel at developing a deep understanding of their business needs and translating this in to clear and actionable requirements. I then craft beautiful, bulletproof, and business-focused code that delivers them a healthy return on investment by solving their customer's central problems.

  2. Academic Philosopher

    2011 - 2020

    I studied, researched, and taught philosophy at the University of Queensland while undertaking an MA and PhD. My research involved the use of agent based models to test the coherence of theories, how big data impacts democracy, and developing digital tools to enhance critical thinking and reasoning.

  3. General Manager

    2005 - 2010

    After travelling the world for a few years and studying for an MBA, I worked as a consultant, team leader, and manager with Flight Centre Ltd before becoming the General Manager of a small international travel company Wicked Campers. Here, I managed over 100 staff across multiple states and countries and grew a $20M P&L by over 20% per year.

  4. Military Officer

    1994 - 2001

    I was a Maritime Warfare Officer in the Royal Australian Navy where I specialised in navigation and diving. At sea, I was responsible for the safety and operation of a $250M vessel and 175 sailors. I was also lucky enough to sail a tall ship across the Pacific Ocean and represent the Australian Defence Force in alpine ski racing against a number of European militaries.

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