Writing
Thoughts on software, AI, and lessons from building things.

The Simplest Productivity System I've Ever Used (It's Just Markdown)
A markdown repo, a few scripts, and an AI that reads your logs. Standup prep takes 10 seconds. Year-end reviews write themselves.

Why Junior Engineers Will Be Fine
Everyone's worried AI will eliminate entry-level engineering jobs. I think the opposite is true, especially for college students who go deep.

We're All Senior Engineers Now, and That's a Good Thing
I gave an AI agent junior engineer responsibilities. Now I think in systems instead of syntax. Here's what that shift taught me about engineering.

SlideToAnki: The Data Flywheel Behind Better Flashcards
I built a tool that turns lecture slides into Anki flashcards. The interesting part isn't the AI, it's the feedback loop that makes it smarter over time.

What I Learned Building My First AI App
I built AIBookArt while working full-time at Amazon. It actually made money. Here's what that process looked like, no fluff.