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The Shipping Gap: Why Your "Senior" Architect Might Be Your Biggest Bottleneck

Many senior developers drift toward process and away from code. Discover why hiring someone who still actively ships on Apple platforms is the key to building a product that lasts.

The Structural Drift of Seniority

It’s a common pattern: consulting, team leadership, and architecture roles naturally drift toward process. Over time, many "Senior Developers" stop shipping real products.

Shipping is a Muscle

Experience isn't just about years in the industry; it's about how recently you've faced the reality of production. I’ve spent 20+ years writing Swift for macOS and iOS. My apps, like PUCO, are live right now.

Practical Architecture over Speculation

When you hire a developer who still ships, you get clean architecture that doesn't rot, practical AI integration, and the judgment to avoid over-engineering. I’m taking on limited projects in Q2—DM me if you need a partner who designs and codes.

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