Max Irwin

Max Irwin
 

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Agentic Search Models with OpenSearch and Elasticsearch

Agentic Search Models with OpenSearch and Elasticsearch

We introduce agentic tool-based retreival models, and show how they are shaping the future of search quality.

June 5, 2026

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Managed Elasticsearch and OpenSearch on Render with Bonsai

Managed Elasticsearch and OpenSearch on Render with Bonsai

Securely bring your Bonsai managed Elasticsearch and OpenSearch clusters to your Render.com deployments

May 20, 2026

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When to use Vector Search

When to use Vector Search

This brief non-technical article will explain exactly why vector search helps, and also shows why it can hurt, your search and agent relevance.

April 28, 2026

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Search Kōans

Search Kōans

Search engineers often see problems that require a philosophical approach. You may find these kōans stick with you for long term contemplation.

December 5, 2025

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Risky Operations in Elasticsearch and OpenSearch

Risky Operations in Elasticsearch and OpenSearch

When operating large search clusters with heavy traffic, there are certain risky operations you should avoid. In this post, we present a comprehe…

October 1, 2025

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How to really scale autocomplete

How to really scale autocomplete

A straightforward guide to scaling an autocomplete solution in Elasticsearch or OpenSearch.

July 18, 2025

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How to really do autocomplete

How to really do autocomplete

The first and only straightforward guide for implementing a good autocomplete solution in pure Elasticsearch or Opensearch, because all the other…

June 6, 2025

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Surviving the AI Mandate.

Surviving the AI Mandate.

It happened. The decision was made, and the directive has come. You have to ship "AI" in the next quarter or two. Now what?

April 25, 2025

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