My name is Ian Bull and I live on west coast of Canada. I am the creator of Zest & J2V8, former Eclipse p2 Lead, member of the Eclipse Architecture Council & a Rust Turbofish ::<>. I am a Distinguished Engineer & AI Architect at EclipseSource, VP at the Carnarvon Ball Club, a coach, teacher & community volunteer.
I have a passion for building developer tools and I spend my days writing software, managing Kubernetes clusters & training conversational AI models. I love Camping, Skiing and Biking with my family.
Posts
The following posts document my life as a Software Engineer. I write about my experiences, learnings, and thoughts on various topics including Systems Programming, Kubernetes, AI, and Software Engineering.
Recent Posts
Stubs, Spies, Mocks, Oh My!
Posted on:November 1, 2024In this article, I explore the differences between stubs, mocks, and spies in testing frameworks, highlighting their unique roles in ensuring effective code verification.
Director of Fastball Report for 2024
Posted on:October 28, 2024Carnarvon Fastball celebrated a successful season with impressive tournament performances, increased player registrations, and strong community involvement, as I reflect on my rewarding tenure and transition from the VP of Softball role.
Migrating an Astro Blog to Deno Deploy
Posted on:October 21, 2024In this article, I share my experience migrating my Astro-based website from Netlify to Deno Deploy, exploring the challenges and advantages of adopting a hybrid approach that combines static and dynamic content.
Rusty Large Language Models
Posted on:September 26, 2024In this article, I explore the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) with Rust, demonstrating how to create efficient software tools using Rust's powerful features like safety and concurrency alongside libraries such as Askama and Serde for structured outputs and robust templating.