Do I need to use the agent you use?
No. The methodology is agent-independent. Examples come from real development workflows, but the principles apply to capable AI coding agents.
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The Solo
Software Company
From Developer to AI Engineering Director
Stop being the person who writes every function. Become the person who directs the development of entire software systems.
A practical methodology for human-led architecture, focused delegation, agent supervision, and outcome-based validation.
$49Digital delivery by November 17, 2026Checkout integration will be available here.
JKW SOFTWARE
THE SOLOSOFTWARE
COMPANYFrom Developer to AI Engineering Director
AI-DIRECTED ENGINEERINGCOMPANYFrom Developer to AI Engineering Director
THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Direct the development. Retain the responsibility.
Software development is changing from personally producing every line of implementation to directing capable AI agents across a complete system. The developer’s engineering judgment, architectural responsibility, and accountability for outcomes do not disappear—they become more important.
A METHODOLOGY BUILT THROUGH ACTUAL DEVELOPMENT
Built in the work, not assembled from prompts.
Ken Wallace, Founder and Principal Architect of JKW Software, developed this methodology while building real software systems with AI agents performing nearly all implementation work.
Across financial operations and sports technology platforms, human control remains with architecture, requirements, and validation—while agents receive focused assignments that advance the system.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
The operating model for directing AI development.
- 01Think Like an Engineering Director
Learn to frame work around system outcomes, technical risk, and the decisions that must remain yours. Use agents as implementation capacity while you retain responsibility for the whole system.
- 02Establish Architecture Before Delegating
Define system boundaries, core data relationships, and non-negotiable constraints before assigning work. This gives agents stable context and reduces rework across dependent features.
- 03Give Agents Work They Can Actually Complete
Break larger goals into assignments with a defined scope, inputs, expected result, and acceptance criteria. You’ll know how to make work reviewable without over-specifying every line.
- 04Supervise Without Becoming the Bottleneck
Set checkpoints that surface decisions, blockers, and integration risk early. Keep development moving by reviewing the work that needs your judgment, not every intermediate action.
- 05Build Trust Without Surrendering Control
Match validation depth to the consequence of the change. Build confidence through observable outcomes, targeted checks, and escalation when an assignment exceeds safe delegation.
- 06Direct Development Across Complex Systems
Coordinate changes across domains, APIs, data, and user experiences without losing architectural coherence. Learn to sequence assignments around real dependencies.
- 07Apply the Methodology to Real Work
Translate the method into your current product, client engagement, or internal system. Use the templates and checklists to create a repeatable operating rhythm.
NOT ANOTHER BOOK OF AI PROMPTS
More than asking an agent for code.
This is not a collection of prompts or a beginner tutorial. It teaches how to remain responsible for a complete software system when AI agents perform most of the implementation.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
A concise playbook for real development work.
- Approximately 60-page digital PDF playbook
- Real-world development examples
- Reusable agent assignment templates
- Architecture and validation checklists
- Agent escalation guidelines
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
For people already responsible for software.
Designed for experienced developers, senior engineers, independent consultants, and software architects. Programming and architectural experience are assumed.
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Digital PDF and companion materials
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Questions before you pre-order.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Not primarily. Prior software development experience is assumed.
Will this teach me to stop reviewing code entirely?
No. It covers risk-based validation and situations requiring deeper code, security, or architectural review.
Is this a video course?
No. It is a digital playbook with companion templates.
When will I receive the book?
By November 17, 2026.
Can I request a refund?
Yes. Full refunds are available before digital delivery.
THE SOLO SOFTWARE COMPANY
You Already Know How to Build Software.
Now Learn How to Direct Its Development.
$49 pre-order · Digital delivery by November 17, 2026
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