I write code, words, and occasionally silly comics.
I'm Brittany — a Staff Engineer at GitHub who believes you can build a career that’s technically challenging and personally sustainable. I write The Balanced Engineer, co-host Overcommitted, and speak at conferences about AI, accessibility, and developer productivity.
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The best practices for building with AI haven't been written yet, and that's actually exciting. This post breaks down a layered approach to AI-assisted development, from chat to coding agents to agent fleets, with practical tips for getting started no matter where you are.
I'm scared, I'm excited, and I'm exhausted by the pace of change. All of those things can be true at the same time. This blog post is a (hopefully) grounded take on living through AI's inflection point, why the backlash is valid, and why human connection matters more now than ever.
I went from brain dump to a working productivity tool in a single day. Here's how listening to the How I AI podcast pushed me to finally experiment with personalized software, MCP, agents, and skills—and why I think it's time to get on board (with some caveats).
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From environmental science to Staff Engineer at GitHub
I studied environmental science and public health before earning a software development degree in eight months — while working full-time. Now I help build the platform millions of developers rely on.
I co-host Overcommitted, write The Balanced Engineer, and speak at conferences about making development more accessible, sustainable, and human.
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I'm available for conference speaking, podcast guest appearances, and collaborations around developer tools, AI, and productivity.