I'm Liam Elliott
Problem Solver & Solution Architect, trail runner, and student of leadership. I write about technology, teams, and the trails in between.
What I'm up to
A quick snapshot of what's keeping me busy right now.
A Sydney-based software and AI consultancy focused entirely on helping local SMBs solve real problems with local talent. No offshore, no outsourcing.
A conversational tech podcast with a beer twist. We talk shop, drink beer, and keep it real. New episodes dropping regularly.
Trail running is still very much part of the routine. The mountains, the mud, and the suffering — all still very much happening.
Learning to get choked out gracefully. BJJ is humbling, technical, and completely addictive — a great complement to the trails.
Recent posts
Thoughts on software, leadership, and life on the trails.
Tech Debt or Velocity Tax? Unpacking the Metaphor
A friend proposed reframing tech debt as a 'Velocity Tax'. The more I picked it apart, the more I realised the metaphor matters, but maybe not in the way I first thought.
Story Points: Whats the point?
Story Points are awesome... Except for the 99% of the time they are point-less.
Will AI take my job
With the same hype as Web3 had in 2022, we are seeing a surge in the popularity of AI, not only are we seeing the familiar surge of snake oil salesmen aiming to make a quick buck or two (million), but were are seeing a perceived threat to our day-to-day livelihood. Here are my personal reasons as to why I'm not concerned about losing my job to AI.
A bit about me
I'm a solution architect and founder of Encubed Solutions — helping Australian businesses solve real problems with custom-built tech. With 20+ years in the industry, I've worked on everything from Channel 9's sales platform to Lendlease's digital twins. Outside of work, you'll find me on the trails — most recently surviving 100km through the Blue Mountains in under 14 hours.
