Nick Chalko

Nick Chalko

Ex-Google, Ex-Apple, Retired Lt Col USMCR.


I have spent decades writing and designing software, building distributed systems, and leading engineering teams.

Today, my focus has shifted to local AI compute, sovereign models, and directing autonomous multi-agent staffs.

To read why I stopped writing code by hand and what this site is about, check out the opening essay on why I shifted from Show Me the Code to Show Me the Inference.

This site is where I share what I’m learning along the way—from private inference architectures to systems design lessons and other sea stories.


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