Building AI Systems
Hi, I'm Stuart.I've spent over 20 years working with .NET, Azure, and AI across startups and enterprise. Join me in diving headfirst into the world of AI, Agents, Workflows and Automations.
About Me
I've been writing code since I was 15 when I built a Breakout clone in Blitz Basic on the Amiga 1200. Getting a computer to do cool stuff is a passion that's never left me.
Over 20+ years I've shipped software at startups, ASX-listed companies, and large enterprises. I've also led engineering through a successful acquisition, and built out compliance and security frameworks, learning a fair bit about business along the way.
Right now, like many people, I'm diving deep on AI - building working systems with .NET, Azure, and other tools. I'm loving working with Multi-agent orchestration, RAG pipelines, and event-driven workflows, and I'm excited to share what I'm learning with the community.
Latest from The Grounded Developer
Articles on AI, .NET, and building production-grade software systems
Open Source Projects
Building stuff is fun, this is my playground
CodeGuardAI
An open-source .NET tool that uses Azure OpenAI to analyse your codebase for security vulnerabilities, code quality issues, and anti-patterns. Integrates with your CI/CD pipeline to surface issues early and provide AI-generated fix suggestions — so your team ships secure code faster.
Speaking & Community
Recent talks and presentations on .NET, Azure, and software development
Using your developer superpowers to make a positive impact
As software professionals, we are fortunate to work in any industry, with creative roles and control over our career paths. We also have the power to make a positive impact on society, changing things for the better in large or small ways. However, this requires deliberate choices to stay on the right path. In this talk, you'll learn how to align your work with your values, and use your technical skills to make a meaningful difference.
Simplified Container Apps
A hands-on guide for .NET developers deploying containerised applications to Azure
Are you addicted to your smartphone?
Discussion on predatory UX strategies used by Big Tech
Get in Touch
Whether you want to collaborate on something, ask a question, or just say hi — feel free to reach out.