I set the AI strategy and write the code. That combination is the whole point.
I'm Ryan — a product executive with 25+ years building software in regulated industries, from JPMorgan Chase and Wolters Kluwerto my current role as Director of Product on Sagent's Dara AI team, building for the $14T mortgage servicing market.
I also run Vaspera Capital, where I personally architect and ship production LLM apps and open-source tooling under @rcolkitt. Staying hands-on is what keeps the strategy honest — and it's what I write about, weekly, without the corporate gloss.
AI product strategy
Turning raw model capability into roadmaps, compliant workflows, and revenue — the executive work of deciding what to build and why.
Shipping it myself
I do not just set strategy; I architect and ship production LLM apps. Staying hands-on is what keeps the strategy honest.
Regulated industries
25 years in mortgage servicing, fintech, and healthcare. I build AI that survives compliance, not just the demo.
Writing & strong opinions
A weekly newsletter of rants and perspective. Technology deserves sharper takes than a press release.