Hi, I'm Dave Tashner

Software engineer, creator, and lifelong learner. I build products and share what I learn along the way.

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I'm a software engineer passionate about building thoughtful, user-focused products. With experience across the full stack, I enjoy tackling complex problems and finding elegant solutions. When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring new technologies, reading, or working on side projects.

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Groundhog Day: Giving AI Agents Persistent Memory

How I use structured backlogs to give AI coding assistants the memory they need to work autonomously, including running overnight builds while I sleep.

Ai Agents Claude Productivity Software Development

January 20, 2026

Engineering Leadership in the Age of Agentic Coding: Why Day-2 Still Belongs to Humans

Shipping software is not the same as owning its behavior in production. As coding costs approach zero, the real challenge shifts to planning, operations, and accountability.

Ai Agents Engineering Leadership Devops Software Development

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Groundhog Day: Giving AI Agents Persistent Memory

Engineering Leadership in the Age of Agentic Coding: Why Day-2 Still Belongs to Humans

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