independent researcher & agentic engineer
I build multi-agent AI
systems that solve problems
single agents can't.
ex·a·gen·ti·ca
/ˌeks āˈjen(t)ək ə/ · noun
Intelligence that emerges from agents — the collective capability of autonomous systems collaborating to solve problems no single agent can.
Latin: ex (from) + agentia (agents)
Latest Writing
Field Notes
Thinking out loud about multi-agent AI, security, and the infrastructure lessons that apply.
What I'm working on
Current Projects
Research-in-progress, not a product pitch. These are the problems I find worth spending time on.
Multi-Agent Orchestration
activeBuilding systems where multiple AI agents coordinate autonomously, dividing complex tasks, sharing context through memory, and producing results no single agent could achieve alone.
Agentic Coding
activeDeep exploration of AI-assisted software development using Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Cursor. Testing how agents can write, review, and ship production code.
Local LLM Deployment
activeRunning models locally with Ollama and LM Studio for privacy-first workflows. Exploring what's possible without sending data to the cloud.
Swarm Architectures
researchInvestigating how agent swarms can self-organize, reach consensus, and adapt to changing conditions — borrowing patterns from distributed systems and biological swarms.
AI-Driven Security
activeLeveraging AI agents for proactive threat detection, automated incident response, and adaptive security systems that evolve to counter emerging cyber threats.
Post-Quantum & Zero Trust
researchPreparing AI infrastructure for the post-quantum era. Exploring quantum-resistant algorithms and Zero Trust architectures for a world where machines outnumber humans 144:1.
Stack
Tools I Work With
Background
30 Years of Infrastructure
Before AI agents, I spent three decades building the systems that power the Internet.
2025–Present
Independent Researcher & Agentic Engineer
exAgentica
Building and experimenting with multi-agent AI systems.
2021–2025
VP & Field CTO
Cloudflare
Zero Trust architecture, edge computing, AI security.
2018–2020
Client CTO
NTT Global Networks
Enterprise digital transformation and cloud strategy.
2000–2018
Global CTO
Rackspace
Co-launched OpenStack & Open Compute Project. Scaled from startup to NYSE: RAX.
1990s
Co-Founder
One of Texas's first ISPs
Built Internet infrastructure from the ground up.
Get in touch
Let's compare notes.
If you're building in the multi-agent space, thinking through the architecture, or just want to talk about where this is all going — I'm interested.