About Me

My Journey

I'm Colin Masters, an AI Engineering Consultant with a background in mobile development and engineering leadership. My journey in software development began over 13 years ago, writing Objective-C for iOS applications when Swift was just a glimmer in Apple's eye.

Throughout my career at companies like Neone, Blockstream, and IQMetrix, I've built complex applications, led engineering teams, and consistently noticed a pattern: regardless of the industry or technology stack, teams struggle with similar challenges—knowledge silos, repetitive tasks, outdated documentation, and inefficient testing processes.

My pivot to AI engineering began with simple experiments: using GitHub Copilot for code completion, trying ChatGPT for documentation generation, and testing Anthropic's Claude for code reviews. The results were transformative. Tasks that once took hours now took minutes. Junior developers were producing code that rivaled seniors. Documentation was actually getting written—and staying updated.

Now, I help engineering teams implement AI workflows that enhance productivity. My approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of development processes, focusing on practical implementations that deliver immediate value.

Philosophy

I believe that AI won't replace developers, but developers who use AI effectively will replace those who don't. The key is finding the right balance—using AI to handle routine tasks while elevating human creativity and decision-making.

My consulting philosophy centers on three pillars:

• Code Intelligence: Integrating AI coding assistants that understand context, suggest alternatives, and identify potential issues before runtime.
• Knowledge Amplification: Creating living knowledge bases that grow with your organization, reducing silos and accelerating onboarding.
• Testing Acceleration: Implementing AI-powered testing strategies that reduce the burden of test creation and maintenance.

I'm passionate about helping teams adapt to this new paradigm, ensuring they can leverage AI tools effectively while maintaining code quality and engineering excellence.

Beyond Work

When I'm not helping teams transform their development workflows, you'll find me on the golf course, perfecting my BBQ techniques, or snowboarding in the mountains. I believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and bringing fresh perspectives to technical challenges.