Hi, I’m Rafe

I’ve been working in tech since before the dot-com bust and currently serve as Chief Product and Technology Officer at Etsy.

About This Blog

We’re experiencing the most rapid and profound change in the tech industry since the web took off in the nineties—maybe ever. This blog documents my experience navigating that change. While not exclusively about AI, expect plenty of posts on the subject given its transformative impact.

I occasionally publish AI-generated posts (clearly labeled) to cover implementation details and provide technical documentation. I find AI excels at this kind of content, so I use it where it makes sense. You’ll typically see my perspective and analysis in one post, with AI-generated technical details in a companion piece.

Disclaimer

This blog represents my personal exploration of software development as an avocation and hobby, separate from my professional work. The views and projects here are my own.

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