π₯ Key Takeaways from Blockchain Jungle + Telescoped AI Workshops
1. Beyond Blueprints: Using AI to Automate Architecture Definitions and Documentation π―
Speaker: Mario Lopez
The magic formula for AI-powered architecture documentation:
- Gather context β Define goals β Craft precise prompts β Review & iterate
- "A good architecture definition evolves with the applications"
Key frameworks:
- C4 Model
- 4+1 View Model
- Viewpoint & Perspectives
- Just Enough Documentation
2. From User Stories to Production Using AI β οΈ
Speaker: Diego Barahona
Main insight: "AI writes code in seconds but it rarely works in production."
- The issue is not capabilityβit's direction
- The missing link: workflow and alignment (input β build β test β review β deploy)
- AI needs structure like CI/CD enforces discipline
- Predictable results come from alignment
- Solution: Agent-OS - standards, product, specs
3. MongoDB - Demystify NoSQL ποΈ
Speaker: Luis Cordoba
Quote: "Data used to live in tables. Now it lives everywhere - in tweets, NFTs, LLM Embeddings, and sensor streams. And yet... we still try to fit it into rows and columns."
Key Insights:
- Without Data, there is no AI!
MongoDB Pros:
- Flexible Schema (with Schema Validation when needed)
- Horizontal Scalability (sharding)
- Excellent Developer Experience (JSON)
MongoDB Cons:
- High Memory Usage (Higher RAM)
- Not Ideal for Complex Transactions
- Consistency Trade-offs
Takeaways:
- Learn what NoSQL IS capable of doing
- Learn what NoSQL is NOT capable
- Don't force patterns on technologies that were not made for them
- Stop the MongoDB Hate! π
4. From Regulation to Innovation: Implementing AI in Finance and Healthcare β
Speaker: Rodrigo Garcia
Main principle: "Every decision needs a human who is accountable"
Key Insights:
The gap between success and failure is bridgeable with the right approach:
- AI is transformative but requires strategic, measured deployment
- Assess data readiness honestly (77% rate theirs as poor)
- Start with back-office, measurable processes
- Build compliance frameworks NOW, not later
- Focus on business outcomes, not AI metrics
Human-AI Boundary by Risk Level:
| Risk Level | Approach | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Low Risk | Full automation | Routine transactions, data classification |
| High Risk | Human-in-loop + AI support | Major credit decisions, diagnoses, fraud detection |
| Critical | Human-led + AI assistance | Life-critical decisions |
5. Current State of AI π‘
Panel: Freddy Montes, Alfredo Bonilla, Mariano Alvarez
The Big Question:
Will AI replace your job?
- YES, if you don't adapt
- NO, if you start NOW
Key Insights:
- Best use case mentioned: More time to play guitar πΈ (half-joking, but actually trueβAI handles the grunt work)
- Not using AI today = still programming with punched cards in 2025
- Tools worth exploring: Lovable for rapid prototyping
Resources by Talk
Talk 1 - Architecture with AI:
π C4 Model
Talk 2 - User Stories to Production:
π Agent-OS
Talk 3 - MongoDB/NoSQL:
π MongoDB University
Talk 5 - Current State of AI:
Acknowledgments
Thanks to Telescoped community, Blockchain Jungle, and the amazing speakers:
- Mario Lopez
- Diego Barahona
- Luis Cordoba
- Rodrigo Garcia
- Freddy Montes
- Alfredo Bonilla
- Mariano Alvarez
Tags
#AI #SoftwareArchitecture #MachineLearning #MongoDB #NoSQL #BlockchainJungle #CostaRica
Author: Nayib Sarmiento
Event: Blockchain Jungle + Telescoped AI Workshops
Date: November 2025
Location: Costa Rica
