What I'm doing now.
A snapshot of current focus — projects, learning, tools, availability. Inspired by Derek Sivers' /now page idea. Updated when things change.
Last updated: May 2026 · Based in: UK
Currently building.
Primary projectA private AI-powered retail-ops platform — order-intelligence work for real bricks-and-mortar businesses. In active development.
Personal systemA private AI "second brain" — agentic orchestration across daily briefings, PR monitoring, and email drafting.
This sitecaptainrandom.co.uk — Next.js 15, static export, custom design system, GitHub Actions → cPanel. Built in the open with a daily build log.
Currently learning.
Architecture focusSoftware architecture patterns for agentic-first systems. Code is free; the craft is in the design.
Agentic workflowsContext engineering, Claude Code hooks, multi-agent orchestration via git worktrees.
iOS / SwiftBuilding a private iOS app as the live experiment. Learning by shipping to real devices.
Currently reading.
TechnicalAnthropic API docs, context engineering research papers.
IndustryAI developments daily.
Currently using.
AI toolingClaude Code as the primary development environment. Suno.ai for music.
Dev stackNext.js 15, TypeScript, Python, Swift, Postgres, Docker. GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
WorkflowA private agent harness for morning briefings, PR monitoring, and email drafting. Structured workflow patterns inspired by Archon.
Current availability.
FreelanceLimited capacity. Speciality: retail and hospitality software, agentic AI integration, bespoke web builds. One client at a time, done properly.
Contacthello@captainrandom.co.uk — I read every message.