About AI-Native Builders

A community of technology leaders shaping the future of software development

We believe AI fundamentally changes how software is created, deployed, and maintained. Our mission is to accelerate AI-driven innovation by connecting builders, sharing knowledge, and establishing best practices for AI-native development.

Our Values

Build in Public

We share our work, failures, and learnings openly

Human + AI

AI as a partner, not a replacement for judgment

Practical First

Real-world applications over theoretical debates

Continuous Learning

Stay curious and adapt as the field evolves

What We Do

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Community Discussions

Active forums where members discuss AI development patterns, share experiences, and solve problems together.

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Knowledge Sharing

Articles, case studies, and guides documenting real-world AI-native development practices.

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Open Source

We contribute to and maintain open source tools that support AI-native development workflows.

Steering Committee

Our founding members bring decades of enterprise technology leadership experience

Bruce Lock

Bruce Lock

Founder & CTO, Brain-Stem

Technology leader with 30+ years driving enterprise transformation and AI-native innovation. Bruce founded the AI-Native Builders community to help organizations achieve 2-10x productivity improvements.

Raja SP

Raja SP

Solutions Architect, AWS

Deep expertise in SOA and enterprise integration. Raja specializes in architecting complex systems that bridge traditional infrastructure with modern AI-native approaches. Based in Singapore.

Adrian De Luca

Adrian De Luca

Director – Cloud Acceleration, AWS

Over 25 years of IT expertise spanning software development, solutions architecture, and business development. Adrian turns innovative technology into strategic business value. Based in Melbourne.

Neil Fox

Neil Fox

Chief Transformation Officer, Nous Infosystems

Creative IT executive with 25+ years leading innovative companies. Neil helps organizations transform their culture and processes to embrace Agile philosophies. Based in Raleigh, NC.

Aruna Ajaykumar

Aruna Ajaykumar

AWS Practice Leader – CIC India, IBM

Accomplished technology leader driving IBM's strategic partnership with AWS. Aruna's blend of hands-on experience and strategic leadership helps organizations navigate cloud transformation. Based in India.

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