Straight talk on scaling teams, shipping AI, and running technology
like a business, not a science project

  • The Flaws in AI Customer Support Systems

    My recent Logitech support experience highlights why context is king. A solid AI speech agent was ruined by a human handover that started from scratch. AI should be a connected workflow, not an isolated silo. If your latest improvement makes the service slower, you have failed the integration test.

    The Flaws in AI Customer Support Systems
  • Rock me Amadeus (& Elvis)

    Watching the new Amadeus series led me down a rabbit hole where I found a striking parallel between Mozart and Elvis. Both icons died broke, but their widows, Constanze and Priscilla, became the first accidental CEOs. They professionalized the legacies, cleared massive debts, and pioneered celebrity tourism to save the brands.

    Rock me Amadeus (& Elvis)
  • 2025 in review

    With the 1st of January now rolling us into 2026, it’s time for my annual review of the year that has just closed. Another beautiful sunny day here in Virginia, warm and blue skies as I sit down and reflect on some of the stats and journals I have maintained this year.

    2025 in review

the legend that is, Alan Williamson

For over 24 years, I’ve shared my thoughts here on this blog whenever the muse strikes.

It’s unpredictable, honest, unedited, and occasionally witty. I’m living the best years of my life, working harder than ever, learning each day and enjoying every second.