Summary
Software engineer/consultant, author on Martin Fowler’s blog. Wrote the influential “Harness Engineering for Coding Agent Users” article (2026-04-02), proposing a systematic framework for controlling AI coding agents.
Key Points
- Coined/popularized the term “harness engineering” in the context of coding agents
- Framework: feedforward (guides) + feedback (sensors), computational vs inferential execution
- Key insight: harness engineering is an ongoing practice, not one-time configuration
Open Questions
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Evidence Timeline
- 2026-04-07: Authored harness engineering article on martinfowler.com