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AI has changed the physics of software development.

AI should make things better, not just faster. Hopefully even more fun.

I help software organizations use AI to amplify their results without compromising quality or humanity.

Hi, I'm Scott. I've got three decades of software leadership. Now I'm helping teams navigate this shift to AI Amplified Development.

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Your developers are already experimenting with AI.

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  • Solo experiments, not shared practices. Everyone's trying things, but nothing is sticking at the team level.
  • Speed vs. quality. AI has removed constraints. Which ones do we put back?
  • Workflow confusion. Code reviews, pairing, collaboration patterns—what still applies?
  • The skeptic divide. Some team members see AI as a threat to the craft they love.
  • No playbook. Because there isn't one yet. Everyone's figuring this out at the same time.

If this sounds familiar, the problem isn't effort or talent.

AI changed the physics, and your team's way of working hasn't caught up.

AI has changed the physics. How do teams navigate this new reality?

I'm on a mission to help organizations figure this out.

Advances in software have always been about abstraction. It started as 1's and 0's, then machine code, then assembler, then languages, then objects and libraries and frameworks.

The goal has always been to let people solve problems by creating at a higher, more natural level.

AI has created the biggest leap we've ever seen in this abstraction, along with unforeseen speed. It is now possible to express a desired solution to an AI coding agent, and have a reasonable example of that solution built, usually within minutes.

 

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It isn't just about being Faster. It needs to be Better.

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AI has removed some constraints. We need to be wise about putting some back.

We can build almost anything quickly, but... 

  • Is it worth using? Does it solve the right problems and create value?
  • Does it bring the user joy? Is it beautiful, delightful, and easy to use?
  • Will it run reliably? Can we deploy it at scale with confidence?
  • Is it secure and trustworthy?  Does it handle our sensitive data well?
  • Can we maintain and improve it? Is the code and architecture clear and open?
  • Is it still fun to create? Can we find joy in the craftsmanship?

 

The Process: 90-Day Builder Program

In three focused months, we'll work together to install the system your business has been missing.
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How it works: Each month combines:

  • A full-day workshop with your leadership team
  • A 30-day implementation sprint
  • And weekly support to ensure the system sticks.
You won't just be learning. You'll be building.
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Month 1: Structure

Define your structure, priorities, KPIs, and the meeting rhythm that keeps everyone aligned and working together.

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Month 2: Clarity
Clarify your vision, values, and customer focus so your team knows exactly where you’re going and why it matters.
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Month 3: Momentum
Set strategic goals, build your next 90-day plan, and develop the execution habits that consistently drive results.
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Results:
A leadership team that executes independently, with the clarity, accountability, and system to make results predictable.

Real Results from Real Teams

Indiana University's Kelley School of Business uses BOS-UP as part of their Enterprise Corps program. In their first year of using BOS-UP they reported "The average company enjoyed 25% annual revenue growth."

I don't just teach this system. I've lived it. As a senior leader I've used it to build high-performing teams. Here's some real examples of results I've seen when teams put this system into practice.

Read the Case Study

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From Frustrating Meetings to Foundational Results

A leadership team of smart, committed people was stuck in unproductive meetings. No clear agenda. Status updates crowded out real discussion. Issues surfaced but never got solved. After implementing a structured 90-minute Weekly Team Meeting format, everything changed. Within weeks, team members rated these meetings 8-9 out of 10. Real problems got addressed and resolved. Accountability increased. The team was more engaged, more collaborative, and more productive.

Read the Case Study

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Quarterly Planning: From Weeks to One Day

A leadership team spent weeks on quarterly planning. Multiple scattered meetings. Endless revisions. Unclear priorities. Everyone was exhausted before execution even started. After implementing a focused quarterly planning process with clear structure and defined roles, everything changed. They completed their entire quarterly planning in one focused day with better alignment and clearer priorities than ever before. The team left energized and ready to execute.

Read the Case Study

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When Critical Issues Stopped Falling Through the Cracks

Critical conversations kept getting postponed. Problems surfaced in hallways and Slack threads but never made it to the leadership table. The same issues kept resurfacing month after month. After creating a shared Issues List, implementing a structured discussion framework, and dedicating time each week to resolve issues, everything changed. Issues got raised, discussed, and actually resolved. People felt heard, trust increased, and important problems actually got solved.

Let's explore smart ways to get your teams AI Amplified.

Three months from now, your teams could be creating better solutions, executing more effectively, and having more fun along the way.
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1. A Free Discovery Call
We'll get to know each other. Then we'll talk about your challenges, your ideas, and your goals. We'll even dream about what is possible.
 
30-60 minutes
 
2. A Customized Plan
We'll put together a collaborative 3 month plan, customized for you and your teams. We'll agree on goals, cost, and outcomes.
 
1-3 days
3. Start Your Journey
If we're both confident this makes sense, we'll sign a simple contract, schedule a kickoff, and start moving forward with your team.
 
90 days to tangible results

A plan is a combination of training, hands-on real world solutioning, and customized guidance. As we work together we'll do regular checkpoints every 2-3 weeks. We'll evaluate progress towards the defined outcomes, and we'll modify our plan as needed for success.

Hi, I'm Scott.

I hadn't touched code in over a decade. After 35+ years in software, I was honestly burned out. The constant churn of keeping up. The endless syntax battles. The feeling that the joy had been squeezed out of building things.

So leading teams, coaching organizations, and strategic work became my lane. Helping people was meaningful, but I missed the joy of creating with code.

Then I started using AI to help me build again. It pulled me back in. Suddenly building software was fun again.

AI became my personalized tutor, letting me skip what I already knew and focus on what I didn't. I could finally work at the abstraction level I actually think at, solving problems instead of wrestling with syntax. I was productive again in frameworks I'd never touched. I was excited about building again in ways I hadn't felt in years.

That experience taught me something: this isn't just about speed. It's about rediscovering why we got into this work in the first place.

But here's what I've learned since: the real challenge isn't individual developers using AI tools. It's how teams work together when AI enters the workflow. How designers and developers collaborate differently. How code reviews change. How we win over skeptics. How we move fast without sacrificing quality.

AI has changed the fundamental physics of software development. Learning curves compress. Experiments become cheap. Constraints disappear. But teams need to figure out which constraints to put back. The solution needs to be better, not just faster.

I help software organizations navigate that transformation through hands-on engagements, training, and strategic guidance. If you're leading a company or development organization and wondering how AI amplification can change your workflow, your processes, or your team dynamics, let's talk.

Email me or Schedule a Discovery Call

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Free Discovery Call

Let's have a no-obligation conversation so that we can:

  • Get to know each other
  • Talk about your business, your goals, your challenges
  • Talk about what is and isn't working
  • Answer questions
  • Explore what might be possible

Pick a date from the calendar that works for you