What Codex Unlocks for Ryan Hendler, Dev at Me&u

OpenAI
OpenAIMar 26, 2026

Why It Matters

AI‑driven coding tools like Codex dramatically speed software delivery and free engineers to focus on higher‑value activities, reshaping development economics and accessibility.

Key Takeaways

  • Codex automates 30‑40 tickets nightly, delivering code while sleeping.
  • Development cycles shrink from three months to days or hours.
  • Engineers now review code in mornings, freeing afternoons for strategy.
  • Non‑technical users can interact with Codex through simple conversation.
  • Me&U sees increased product focus and customer engagement thanks to AI.

Summary

Ryan Hendler, a developer at Me&U in Melbourne, showcases how Codex has transformed the company’s software workflow. By delegating 30 to 40 tickets each night, the AI system delivers completed code while the team sleeps, a capability that was unattainable six months ago.

The impact is dramatic: projects that once required three months of effort are now finished in days—or even hours. Codex handles the bulk of implementation, allowing engineers to start their day reviewing code rather than writing it, and freeing afternoons for product discussions, customer meetings, and hands‑on experimentation.

Hendler emphasizes the shift from experimentation to production, noting, “I woke up to 45 tasks completed,” and stressing that Codex “is now producing the work.” He also highlights its accessibility, stating that even non‑technical users can simply converse with the tool to get results.

For Me&U, the AI assistant accelerates delivery, boosts team productivity, and reallocates talent toward strategic initiatives, signaling a broader industry move toward AI‑augmented development.

Original Description

With Codex, Ryan Hendler, a developer at me&u in Melbourne Australia, ships while he sleeps and does work that wasn’t possible 6 months ago.
So Ryan, what has Codex unlocked for you?
“It unlocks my afternoons. I can spend time with my team discussing product, meeting with customers, being more hands on.”
#shorts #openaicodex #coding #startup #melbourne

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