01 · Leverage
AI that does real work
I use AI to investigate systems, build products, automate decisions, and turn one engineer’s effort into more useful output.
Read the experiments →McAllen, Texas · Building in public
Hi, I'm Randall. I’m building technology, wealth, and a meaningful family life.
By day I’m a principal engineer and AI architect. Nights and weekends I ship apps, manage rentals in South Texas, and build systems that help my family enjoy the journey while creating more freedom for the future.
12
apps live on the App Store
36
posts, writing since Jan 2026
Now building
FamilyStop
Growing FamilyStop — helping parents find family restrooms and stops on the go.
The work behind the work
A life built in public02 · Freedom
Apps, rentals, and better bets
I’m building income beyond a paycheck through software, real estate, and careful decisions that protect the family foundation.
See what has shipped →03 · The reason
Family, faith, and staying present
Ambition only matters if it helps me show up better for Dora, the kids, and the life we are actually living now.
Read the story →Latest from the log
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The Best App Roadmap Is a Set of Questions
A focused roadmap connects every feature to a real user problem, a product question, or a clear learning goal.
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The Three Playbooks Behind My App Workflow
A small app usually needs more than code. These are the three playbooks I use to move from an idea to a released, measurable product.
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When to Improve an App—and When to Leave It Alone
A small app portfolio gets stronger when every change is tied to a real user problem, product question, or learning goal.
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The Hardest Part of a Small App Portfolio Is Staying Focused
A growing app portfolio needs priorities, boundaries, and shared systems—not equal attention for every product.
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A Portfolio of Small Apps Is a Strategy, Not a Collection
Focused apps can compound through shared infrastructure, clearer feedback loops, and disciplined product decisions.
Apps I've shipped
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Heirloom Read and preserve old letters -
Fillbook Trading journal and review -
FamilyStop Family restrooms and stops -
Gulp Drink water, stop scrolling -
Rally Pickleball live scoreboard & match stats -
Bean Hunt Coffee journal & cafe finder -
Vault Runner Treasure escape roguelite -
Square Sweep Minesweeper-style puzzle -
Color Flood Conquest Color fill brain puzzle -
Catalyst Chain Reaction Fast chain reaction puzzle -
Fillin Daily fill-in-the-blank word game -
Real Estate Manager Property management for small landlords