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Building with AI Agents: My Current Workflow – Gert Jansen van Rensburg

SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 5d

Two SixPivot clients just proved you don't need VC or a technical co-founder to build award-winning tech.
Resource Hub: Telstra winner (Accelerating Women) &
Social Protect: Telstra winner (Building Communities).
Purpose > playbooks🥇https://lnkd.in/gRH-5gvx

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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 18d

"Simple app, one weekend with AI tools. Two weeks later: four abandoned repos, nothing working." Gert shares what he learned building with AI agents - and the structured workflow that actually delivers. Read: blog.gertjvr.com/articles/202...
#AI #SoftwareDevelopment

A repeatable, agent-assisted loop I use for new or existing projects, kept lean, with specs/tasks scoped per feature, and visual checks baked in.

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AI Hype | Brilliant or BS?

SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 25d

Our founder, Faith Rees, cuts through the AI noise with some much-needed reality checks.

She's asking the questions that actually matter: What problems are you really trying to solve? What's your data situation?

Sometimes the best strategy is knowing when NOT to use AI.

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5 Questions with Newt | Episode 1: Developer Skills in the AI Era

SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 25d

What skills matter most for developers when AI is everywhere? Our Principal Consultant, Andrew Newton, shares why companies will continue to value human developers and which skills become even more critical in the AI era. Watch his insights: youtu.be/sP1-_GkzPUc
#DeveloperSkills #AI #TechCareers

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Why Microsoft MVPs Matter: SixPivot's 30+ Years of Combined Expertise

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DDD Brisbane @dddbrisbane.bsky.social · Aug 12

Also a huge thanks to @sixpivot.bsky.social for supporting DDD Outback. They've been remote-first for 10 years, so it's little surprise to see them support such a remote conference. 🙇🙇🙇 Check them out at sixpivot.com.au

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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Aug 12

🏜️ Proud to sponsor DDD Outback 2025 - Aug 16th at the historic Nindigully Pub! A coding camp adventure that takes full-stack dev to the Australian outback. Perfect for a team that believes great software happens everywhere, not just in city offices. #DDDOutback2025 Learn more >>> dddoutback.com

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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Aug 5

@biztalkbill.com & @david.gardiner.net.au solve critical issues in hours by connecting directly with Microsoft product teams. No support tickets, no delays. 30+ years combined MVP experience = direct access, early insights & strategic guidance. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/how-mic...
#MicrosoftMVP

When clients partner with SixPivot, they gain access to more than just consulting expertise—they tap into Microsoft's elite MVP network. With two long-standing Microsoft MVPs on our team, Bill Chesnut...

Why Businesses Should Care About Local AI Deployment

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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Jul 31

In our latest AI report - Local AI just went mainstream
While Google Veo 3 delivers cinematic video, the real story is hardware. The shift: cloud → local is accelerating. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/monthly... #AI #localAIdeployment

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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Jul 30

Local AI = your data stays put, no per-query fees, works offline. Legal firm: 400% faster review, total privacy
Trade-off: subscriptions vs hardware costs
30min laptop setup. Worth it? 🤔 @thushanfernando.bsky.social shares all- www.sixpivot.com.au/post/why-bus... #AI #LocalAIDeployment #blog

Smart organisations are breaking free from cloud AI dependency by deploying AI models on their own infrastructure. From eliminating per-token charges to protecting sensitive data, local AI deployment ...

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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · Jul 10

It's always a nervous wait around this time of year, waiting to see if my MVP status has been renewed. Yes, I have been awarded MVP status for the 22nd year. Thanks to @sixpivot.bsky.social for their continued support.

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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Jul 8

🤖 "Everything should use AI!" 🧠 "Actually, let's figure out what problem we're solving first." Our new blog: the honest story of learning when clients need AI vs when a simple automation script saves them 90% and delivers results in weeks instead of months. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/ai-vs-a...

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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · Jul 6

Don't miss this week's episode with @wsilveiranz.bsky.social‬ talking about the latest news from Integrate 2025 in London. For the live link and more information, go to www.integrationdownunder.com sponsored by @sixpivot.bsky.social

Integration Down Under

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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Jun 25

Your front-end experience is driving users away 👀 They use beautifully designed apps at home, then fight with clunky work interfaces. No wonder adoption is low! We deliver consumer-grade #UX while working with existing systems. Ready to transform? #front-end
www.sixpivot.com.au/post/why-you...

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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Jun 17

Fresh from PPP - our internal conference where remote teams connect & learn. Ben Ashley answers questions about how we bring distributed teams together for knowledge sharing & professional growth.
www.sixpivot.com.au/post/six-que...
#RemoteWork #TeamBuilding

Six Questions: PPP and You

PPP brings SixPivot's remote-first team together for presentations and community building, creating vital connections and ideas sharing.

BizTalk Server End of Life: Critical Timeline and Migration Strategy for Enterprise Integration

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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · Jun 10

the Australian Crew @ Integrate 2025 in London Dan Toomey @martinabbott.bsky.social Mick Badran @sixpivot.bsky.social #integrate2025

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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Jun 10

With our own 'BizTalk Bill' speaking at Integrate 2025 in London. Here's a reminder of upcoming EoS and EoL dates, along with advice from the man himself @biztalkbill.com >> www.sixpivot.com.au/post/biztalk...

BizTalk Server's end-of-life approaches. Learn critical timelines, dependencies, and migration strategies to Azure Integration Services.

The Great AI Tool Decision Tree: A Practical Guide for Leaders

SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Jun 10

"I thought it was either ChatGPT or Copilot... but there's so much choice" 🤯 Our CFO's reaction when planning our AI budget. Sound familiar? Here's our decision framework to cut through the noise: Match tools to actual needs, not hype. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/the-gre...

#AI #BusinessStrategy

Choosing the right AI tool for your business shouldn't feel overwhelming. Our team learned this the hard way when our finance lead sat down to plan our AI budget and discovered the sheer complexity of...

Monthly AI Business Intelligence Report: May 2025

SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Jun 3

Microsoft Build 2025: multi-agent orchestration + agent marketplace. Stanford's "AGI" false alarm is a classic lesson in hype.

Key shift: "AI assistant" → "AI autonomous colleague"

Our May intelligence report helps business leaders separate signal from noise. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/monthly...

This month marked a major shift toward AI agents and autonomous systems, led by Microsoft Build 2025 announcements. Meanwhile, the Stanford AGI incident reminded us why critical thinking beats headlin...

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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · Apr 24

Looking forward to speaking at Melbourne Global Azure Bootcamp 2025 @sixpivot.bsky.social

LLM Prompt Injection - Vaccination

SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Apr 29

New: 'LLM Prompt Injection - Vaccination'. Ben uses his 'Confused Grandpa' metaphor to break down 3 mitigation strategies for LLM prompt injection with refreshing honesty. No false promises—just practical approaches for AI implementers who want to sleep at night.
www.sixpivot.com.au/post/llm-pro...

Explore why LLM prompt injection can't be completely prevented, examining three mitigation strategies and their limitations in securing AI systems.

SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Apr 14

SixPivot ranks #5 in AFR's Best Places to Work in Tech 2025!
That's 5 CONSECUTIVE YEARS in the Top 10. Our public handbook has been viewed 27,000+ times, revolutionising our work culture. #RadicalTransparency #AFRAwards

LLM prompt injection occurs when hidden commands in user input override an AI's instructions, causing potentially harmful action.

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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · Apr 10

Live Streaming and recording the Global AI Bootcamp from Microsoft Melbourne with the RodeCaster Video thanks @sixpivot.bsky.social

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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · Mar 31

New: "LLM Prompt Injection" (4 min read). When your AI assistant suddenly sends your CEO an impossible suggestion, you've been prompt-injected! Ben Ashley explains how AI systems can be tricked when they can't distinguish between instructions and user input. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/llm-pro...

LLM Prompt Injection