Building to
understand.
I’m Eric Hubbard. For more than a decade, I’ve worked on production systems, focusing on reliability, infrastructure, and keeping software running well.
Outside of work, I enjoy learning new things, building and experimenting, and training AI agents. I’m curious about how things work and what I can learn by taking them apart or trying a different approach.
Working with Astra
Astra is the name I use for the AI assistant I collaborate with. I bring the direction, hands-on testing, and knowledge of the subject. Astra helps with research, code, and modeling.
The articles follow the decisions that shaped the result, with enough evidence to see what worked and what remains uncertain.
What you’ll find here
Concise case studies with diagrams, recorded gameplay, and models you can explore. The main story stays readable; experiment settings, sources, and downloads are available when you want a closer look.