Judgment in the AI Era
AI hasn't changed what good engineering is. It's changed how quickly bad judgment becomes expensive.
February 7, 2026Still building.
Still learning.
I'm Brandon Arbini. For over twenty years I've been building software, leading engineering teams, and starting small businesses. I write about leadership, values, and what it means to do meaningful work.
What I do
Engineering Leadership
Engineering leader at Webconnex. Two decades of writing code, leading teams, and shaping systems that make work a little more humane.
Small Businesses
Co-owner of FLDWRK and Buenas Coffee, operator of FASTSIGNS of Irvine. Experiments in meaningful work—real sources of joy and difficulty.
Writing & Reflection
Essays on leadership, culture, values, and personal growth. Not prescriptions—just honest notes from someone still figuring it out.
Recent writing
Leverage Is Thoughtful Work with Outsized Impact
Leverage is quiet but powerful. It's how we multiply impact, shape systems, and build healthier teams. I'm writing this as a reminder to myself to pay closer attention to the work that has the most impact.
June 27, 2025Strategic Alignment Is Shared Work
Alignment isn't just a leadership exercise. It's a habit everyone participates in.
June 25, 2025Work with me
I consult with founders and engineering leaders on software architecture, team health, and AI integration. A limited number of hours each month, dedicated to meaningful work.
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