CONTENTS
The Engineered Evolution
Issue 01 - 2026
APPENDIX
The Executive Memo
A proposal for board-level buy-in.
The Actionable Roadmap (0-180 Days)
A tactical 180-day execution plan.
The Legacy Rescue Playbook
Reclaiming context from aging monoliths.
The Audit & Compliance Framework
Framework for maintaining regulatory trust.
The Pilot Team Selection Matrix
Identifying the right team and project.
The "Air Cover" Memo (Template)
Templates to protect the learning curve.
The Performance & Leveling Rubric
Modern KPIs for evaluating engineers.
The Prompt Stability & Regression Framework
Techniques for maintaining stability.
The Value Capture Template
Reporting structure for CFO-level value.
The Review Optimization Workflow
Workflow to eliminate PR noise.
AI-Augmented DORA Metrics
Evolution of engineering metrics indicators.
CONTENT
The Silent Industrial Revolution
A manifesto on software engineering metrics.
The Cambrian Explosion
Navigating the chaotic marketplace of AI tools.
The "Vibe Coding" Trap
Avoiding the trap of beautiful-looking code without depth.
The 5 Micro-Loops
Optimizing the lifecycle by focusing on solved problems.
The Context Architect
Redefining the senior engineer as a context curator.
The Apprenticeship Crisis
Solving the challenge of training talent in an AI age.
The Upstream Shock (PMs & Designers)
Managing pressure on product teams as speed explodes.
The Sentinel (Security & IP)
Building security that treats the prompt bar as an exit point.
The Boardroom View (ROI & Metrics)
Translating AI efficiency into boardroom-ready value.
The Vendor Alliance
Partnering with AI vendors while maintaining control.
The Last Mile (Engineering the Flow)
The human-centric approach to AI-augmented organizations.