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Obie Fernandez on X: "I told Claude Code to build me an executive assistant. This is what my work as CTO looks like now" / X

Managing 10 engineers, shipping code, and operating at the C-level simultaneously, with superhuman focus and power.
About three weeks ago I started as full-time CTO at ZAR (@zardotapp) . I opened a fresh directory and gave Claude Code a simple prompt:
Create me a markdown-based system where I can regularly run you, Claude Code, that lets me be the best world-class CTO possible. I'm planning to use you as my personal executive assistant and CTO expert. Document everything in a series of folders as you see fit.
I didn't design a folder structure. I didn't create templates. I just asked Claude to figure it out.
I'm here to tell you what living in the future looks like.

#cto, #engineering_leadership, #ai_productivity, #executive_workflows, #claude_code, #personal_ai_assistant, #startup_leadership, #software_engineering, #developer_productivity, #management, #future_of_work, #automation, #markdown_systems, #technical_leadership, #c-level_operations

Obie Fernandez (@obie) on X

I told Claude Code to build me an executive assistant. This is what my work as CTO looks like now

X (formerly Twitter)
 Hacker NewsOct 3
Stdlib: A library of frameworks, templates, and guides for technical leadership
https://debuggingleadership.com/stdlib
#ycombinator #technical_leadership #engineering_management #stdlib #leadership_resources #management_templates #engineering_frameworks #team_building #software_architecture #debugging_leadership
stdlib - Technical Leadership Resources

Explore curated frameworks, templates, and guides for technical leadership. From 1:1 templates to architecture frameworks, find the tools you need to lead effectively.

Debugging Leadership
 Hacker NewsJul 20, 2025
I'm betting against AI agents in 2025, despite building them
https://utkarshkanwat.com/writing/betting-against-agents/
#ycombinator #AI_Agents #Production_AI #Software_Engineering #DevOps #AI_Architecture #LLMs #Automation #Technical_Leadership #AI_Economics #System_Design
Why I'm Betting Against AI Agents in 2025 (Despite Building Them)

I've built 12+ AI agent systems across development, DevOps, and data operations. Here's why the current hype around autonomous agents is mathematically impossible and what actually works in production.

Utkarsh Kanwat
 Hacker NewsJul 20, 2025
Why I'm Betting Against AI Agents in 2025 (Despite Building Them)
https://utkarshkanwat.com/writing/betting-against-agents/
#ycombinator #AI_Agents #Production_AI #Software_Engineering #DevOps #AI_Architecture #LLMs #Automation #Technical_Leadership #AI_Economics #System_Design
Why I'm Betting Against AI Agents in 2025 (Despite Building Them)

I've built 12+ AI agent systems across development, DevOps, and data operations. Here's why the current hype around autonomous agents is mathematically impossible and what actually works in production.

Utkarsh Kanwat
 Hacker NewsMay 22, 2025
I Built My Own Audio Player
https://nexo.sh/posts/why-i-built-a-native-mp3-player-in-swiftui/
#ycombinator #Technical_Leadership #MVP_Development #Startup_Engineering #Fractional_CTO #Scalable_Infrastructure #System_Design #Kubernetes #SaaS_Startups #Technical_Advisor #Oleg_Pustovit
In 2025, Apple still makes it hard to play your own MP3s, so I wrote my own app

In 2025, playing your own music on an iPhone is surprisingly hard, unless you pay Apple or navigate a maze of limitations. So I built my own player from scratch, with full text search, iCloud support, and a local-first experience. GitHub link Why I Built My Own Audio Player Like many people, I’ve picked up too many subscriptions, some through Apple (iCloud, Apple Music), others got lost in random platforms (like Netflix, which I forgot I was still paying for). I actually used Apple Music regularly (and previously Spotify), but the streaming turned out to be more convenience than necessity. With a curated local library, I didn’t lose much, just the lock-in.

nexo blog
 Hacker NewsMay 22, 2025
Why I Built My Own Audio Player
https://nexo.sh/posts/why-i-built-a-native-mp3-player-in-swiftui/
#ycombinator #Technical_Leadership #MVP_Development #Startup_Engineering #Fractional_CTO #Scalable_Infrastructure #System_Design #Kubernetes #SaaS_Startups #Technical_Advisor #Oleg_Pustovit
In 2025, Apple still makes it hard to play your own MP3s, so I wrote my own app

In 2025, playing your own music on an iPhone is surprisingly hard, unless you pay Apple or navigate a maze of limitations. So I built my own player from scratch, with full text search, iCloud support, and a local-first experience. GitHub link Why I Built My Own Audio Player Like many people, I’ve picked up too many subscriptions, some through Apple (iCloud, Apple Music), others got lost in random platforms (like Netflix, which I forgot I was still paying for). I actually used Apple Music regularly (and previously Spotify), but the streaming turned out to be more convenience than necessity. With a curated local library, I didn’t lose much, just the lock-in.

nexo blog
 Hacker NewsMay 8, 2025
Microservices are a tax your startup probably can't afford
https://nexo.sh/posts/microservices-for-startups/
#ycombinator #Technical_Leadership #MVP_Development #Startup_Engineering #Fractional_CTO #Scalable_Infrastructure #System_Design #Kubernetes #SaaS_Startups #Technical_Advisor #Oleg_Pustovit
Microservices Are a Tax Your Startup Probably Can’t Afford

Why splitting your codebase too early can quietly destroy your team’s velocity — and what to do instead. In a startup, your survival depends on how quickly you can iterate, ship features, and deliver value to end-users. This is where the foundational architecture of your startup plays a big role; additionally, things like your tech stack and choice of programming language directly affect your team’s velocity. The wrong architecture, especially premature microservices, can substantially hurt productivity and contribute to missed goals in delivering software.

nexo blog
 Hacker NewsMay 8, 2025
Microservices Are a Tax Your Startup Probably Can't Afford
https://nexo.sh/posts/microservices-for-startups/
#ycombinator #Technical_Leadership #MVP_Development #Startup_Engineering #Fractional_CTO #Scalable_Infrastructure #System_Design #Kubernetes #SaaS_Startups #Technical_Advisor #Oleg_Pustovit
Microservices Are a Tax Your Startup Probably Can’t Afford

Why splitting your codebase too early can quietly destroy your team’s velocity — and what to do instead. In a startup, your survival depends on how quickly you can iterate, ship features, and deliver value to end-users. This is where the foundational architecture of your startup plays a big role; additionally, things like your tech stack and choice of programming language directly affect your team’s velocity. The wrong architecture, especially premature microservices, can substantially hurt productivity and contribute to missed goals in delivering software.

nexo blog
 Hacker NewsSep 15, 2024
Optimizing your career for happiness
https://praachi.work/blog/optimize-career-happiness
#ycombinator #career_happiness #optimize_career #tech_professionals #work_life_balance #technical_leadership #self_reflection #job_satisfaction #career_fulfillment #personal_values #work_satisfaction
How to Optimize Your Career for Happiness

The relentless pursuit of success often means chasing after promotions, pay raises, and prestigious titles. But what if we shifted our focus from these traditional metrics and instead optimized our careers for happiness?

Praachi Pathak
 Hacker NewsSep 15, 2024
How to Optimize Your Career for Happiness
https://praachi.work/blog/optimize-career-happiness
#ycombinator #career_happiness #optimize_career #tech_professionals #work_life_balance #technical_leadership #self_reflection #job_satisfaction #career_fulfillment #personal_values #work_satisfaction
How to Optimize Your Career for Happiness

The relentless pursuit of success often means chasing after promotions, pay raises, and prestigious titles. But what if we shifted our focus from these traditional metrics and instead optimized our careers for happiness?

Praachi Pathak