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About Me

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I’m a software engineer who loves building things that work—simple as that. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to work on projects that challenge me to think deeply, design thoughtfully, and keep learning every step of the way. My goal is always to create systems that not only perform well but make life a little easier for the people using them.

Outside of work, I try to stay curious about the world. I enjoy traveling to places that offer fresh perspectives, running to clear my mind and push my limits, and reading to explore ideas far beyond my own experience. I’m fascinated by the “why” behind things, and I find joy in breaking down complex problems—whether in code or in life—into something simple and approachable.

I don’t claim to know it all, but I’m always up for figuring things out, sharing what I’ve learned, and maybe having a little fun along the way.

Latest content

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  • Link April 25, 2025
    Seriously bright light vs. winter blahs
    by David Chapman

    A well-researched deep dive into how SAD lights work and what “lumens” really mean—great for cutting through marketing hype.

  • Book April 21, 2025
    What Do You Care What Other People Think?: Further Adventures of a Curious Character
    What Do You Care What Other People Think?: Further Adventures of a Curious Character
    by Richard P. Feynman, Ralph Leighton
    ★★★★★
    More intimate than Surely You’re Joking—Feynman unfiltered, curious, and quietly devastating.
  • Link April 10, 2025
    Prompt Engineering
    by Lee Boonstra

    Learn how to guide a genius machine by asking smarter questions. Like tuning a radio, only your dial is words.

  • Link April 05, 2025
    The blissful zen of a good side project
    by Josh Collinsworth

    A quiet meditation on creation, freedom, and the joy of making something for no one but yourself. It’s not about shipping — it’s about showing up for that small, curious voice inside.

  • Link March 30, 2025
    Waterbed Theory
    by WikiWikiWeb

    In systems, complexity is conserved — you can shift it, not shrink it.

  • Book March 23, 2025
    The Art of Doing Science and Engineering: Learning to Learn
    The Art of Doing Science and Engineering: Learning to Learn
    by Richard Hamming
    ★★★★★
    A masterclass in lifelong learning, turning hard-earned wisdom into unforgettable parables.
  • Link February 26, 2025
    TypeScript types can run DOOM
    by Dimitri Mitropoulos

    What happens when you blend the iconic DOOM engine with TypeScript’s type system? A mind-blowing technical feat—and a new definition of ‘insane commitment.’

  • Link February 20, 2025
    The Bitter Lesson
    by Rich Sutton

    We want AI agents that can discover like we can, not which contain what we have discovered. Building in our discoveries only makes it harder to see how the discovering process can be done.

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