The 90-Day Automation ROI Model
Automation ROI in 90 days is achievable if you scope tight, measure baseline hours, and ship by week six. Here's the field-tested model.
Read article → FDE FundamentalsSolo FDE vs. Embedded Team: How Many Do You Need?
One FDE or a full pod? Here's how to size your embedded engineering team based on real engagement patterns.
Read article → Case Studies & StoriesThe 40-Hour Monthly Report, Now 20 Minutes
A 40-hour monthly report became a 20-minute dashboard — the automation that paid for everything that came after.
Read article → Tools & StackLightweight ETL: Moving Data Without a Data Team
dlt, Python, and Postgres — the lightweight ETL stack one engineer can run without hiring data engineers.
Read article → Prototyping & DeliveryMinimum Viable Documentation for Fast Builds
The five docs that matter for fast builds — and why your wiki is probably a graveyard.
Read article → AI & DataFrom Spreadsheet to Pipeline: Escaping Excel Hell
The three-phase escape from Excel hell: read-only sync, shadow writes, and the day you finally delete the file.
Read article → Industry PlaybooksFDE for Dental and Medical Practices
Small clinics with ancient software and no IT staff are ideal FDE targets: concrete problems, immediate wins, and an embedded model that fits their budget.
Read article → Hiring & CareersCan a Junior Engineer Become an FDE?
Palantir hires new grads into FDE roles; most agencies want five years. The difference is apprenticeship—and whether raw talent can beat scar tissue.
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