AI & Automation Apr 20, 2026 · 6 min read
The Case for Local-First AI: Beyond the OpenAI API
Why I am shifting my automation pipelines away from cloud dependencies and toward local hardware ownership.
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Writing about building local-first AI, scalable engineering, and the intersection of code and creativity.
Engineering Apr 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Database-First Design: Building Systems That Last
A deep dive into why your schema is more important than your UI when building for scalability.
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Career Apr 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Bridging the Gap: From CS Student to Production Engineer
How to apply classroom theory to real-world development without getting lost in the noise.
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