Mr.D Journal / Field notes
Notes from
the build.
Product decisions, engineering lessons, regulatory intelligence, and open-source work—shared while the ideas are still useful.
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The archive
All notes, newest first.
01
Jul 24, 2026
Why domain expertise belongs in the product loop
AI can accelerate regulated work, but useful software begins when domain specialists shape the product itself.
02
Jul 23, 2026
The small tools we built for ourselves and decided to give away
Our open-source toolbox came out of daily annoyances, not a product plan. Here's what each tool does and why we use it ourselves.
03
Jul 22, 2026
ScanComb, and proving your cloud is actually compliant in the age of vibe coding
When AI writes half the code, "it looks secure" isn't good enough. ScanComb turns cloud findings, controls, and evidence into compliance you can prove.
04
Jul 21, 2026
What RafiHive is for, and who actually needs it
Regulatory work drowns in changing requirements and lost sources. RafiHive keeps the intelligence traceable so specialists can trust the answer.
05
Jul 20, 2026
How HandyHive started, and the problem we kept running into
Finding trustworthy local help still means digging through disconnected listings. HandyHive started as our own frustration and turned into a product.
What we write about
Ideas worth carrying into the next build.
01Product practice
How useful ideas become focused software.
02Engineering notes
Trade-offs, systems, and lessons from shipping.
03Domain intelligence
Why expertise matters when the work is regulated.
04Open-source work
Small tools that remove repeat effort.