Is AI Killing APIs, Streaming, and Integration Professional Services — or Forcing Their Reinvention?

Introduction We spent decades generating value and revenue by providing services in the Integration space, and now AI is radically changing the landscape. I’ve spent many years in this space — as a systems architect, as a CTO building an integration and fast data practice from scratch, and now leading a global Center of Excellence … More Is AI Killing APIs, Streaming, and Integration Professional Services — or Forcing Their Reinvention?

Would You Vibe the Next Set of APIs in Python or Go?

Welcome to the World of Vibe Coding “Vibe coding” is the shorthand everyone is using now: you describe the outcome, the AI builds the scaffolding, and you guide the work instead of typing every line yourself. That pattern works in almost any language. What changes is how each language responds to the AI’s guidance—and for … More Would You Vibe the Next Set of APIs in Python or Go?

The Future of Software Engineering in an AI-Transformed World

Introduction Along with the benefits of the AI revolution came fears and panic centered around layoffs and job loss. While this is affecting both young and old, it seems to hit newly CS graduates harder than others. I’m sharing my thoughts based on my own experience — both past and present. I’ve been in the … More The Future of Software Engineering in an AI-Transformed World

Combining Data Streaming and RAG for Smarter AI Conversations

Introduction In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, the integration of real-time data streaming and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is paving the way for smarter and more efficient AI conversations. This innovative approach was recently highlighted at the Winter Data Meetup 2025, the below is a summary of the talking points, for more detailed presentation and … More Combining Data Streaming and RAG for Smarter AI Conversations