Hello World: Building My Digital Garden

Welcome to my corner of the internet. After years of building software for others, I'm finally creating a space to share what I've learned along the way.

Why Start a Blog in 2026?

In an age of AI-generated content, there's something valuable about authentic human experience. This blog is my attempt to document:

• Technical deep-dives into AI/ML systems I've built
• Lessons learned from startup life and enterprise engineering
• The journey from Nairobi to Berlin, from junior dev to CTO

What to Expect

I'll be writing about things I genuinely care about:

AI & Machine Learning

Building RAG systems at Alma taught me that production AI is 20% models and 80% engineering. I'll share the unglamorous truths about:

Full-Stack Engineering

From saving $1M at Incentro to building logistics systems at Scrums.com, I've learned that good architecture is invisible. Bad architecture is all you see.

Robotics & Research

My MSc in AI & Robotics at BSBI is opening new doors. Expect posts on SLAM, computer vision, and the intersection of physical and digital AI.

A Note on Authenticity

Every post here comes from real experience. No AI-generated fluff (ironic, I know, given my work). Just hard-won lessons and genuine curiosity.

Let's build something meaningful together.

Nicanor Korir

Berlin, February 2026