Hi, I'm Ron.
I lead engineering teams, build AI products, and raise a family. I've found that the most interesting lessons come from doing all three at once. This is where I write about it.
Why “Code + Kin”
The name reflects what this site is actually about. I'm an engineer and a father, and those two parts of my life shape each other more than I expected. The way I think about building products is influenced by the way I think about raising a family, and the reverse is just as true.
And then there's money, which connects everything. Your career decisions shape your family's future. Being a parent changes how you think about risk, savings, and what “enough” means. Most tech blogs ignore the personal side. Most personal finance blogs ignore the career. I think the interesting stuff happens where they overlap.
So I write about all of it. AI engineering and how the craft is changing. Leadership and the hard parts nobody warns you about. Family, finances, and the real decisions that come with building a life while building a career.
What I Believe
Engineering capacity is no longer the bottleneck.
AI is dissolving the line between product thinking and engineering. The role of software engineer will blend into product management, and the people who thrive will be the ones who can do both.
Leaders need to learn this first-hand.
Leading teams through this shift means managing humans and AI agents together. Leaders with years of software experience will need to learn the new tools themselves, not just delegate it, to lead effectively.
The best way to learn is to build.
I don't write about AI from a distance. I ship products, make mistakes, and share what I find. Everything on this site comes from hands-on experience.
Now
Updated February 2026- Learning best practices around vibe coding and agent orchestration by doing it, not just reading about it
- Writing about AI agents, knowledge systems, and the changing shape of engineering leadership
- Thinking through family finances, wealth building as a tech professional, and what it takes to give your family options
What You'll Find Here
Code + Kin covers the things I'm working through as an engineer, a leader, and a parent. If you're figuring out how AI changes your work, navigating the leap from engineer to leader, or trying to make smart financial decisions for your family, you'll find something here.
Connect
I'm always interested in connecting with others who are working on interesting problems. Whether you want to discuss AI engineering, swap leadership stories, or talk about what you're building, feel free to reach out.