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Notes on code, teams, and everything in between.

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Coding · AI · iOS

Shipping My First iOS App

pomodoro-simple started as a basic timer for my own focus sessions. Keeping the app, its widgets and the Lock Screen in sync was the real lesson.

Oct 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Leadership · Teams · Career

"I Feel Sorry for You": Why Empathy Belongs at Work

An executive once told me my top strength was something to pity. Here's why I think empathy is one of the most important things we bring to work.

Sep 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Cooking · Smoking

Three Rounds of Beef Jerky on the Traeger

One great batch, one failed experiment, and what finally got me the tenderness and flavor I was after.

Sep 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Coding · AI

Introducing AI Agents Into My Design System

Notes on introducing prompt-driven workflows into a real site.

Aug 14, 2026 · 1 min read

Leadership · Teams · Board Games

What Board Games Taught Me About Leading a Team

Turn order, hidden information, and why the best engineering teams play more like co-op games.

Jul 2, 2026 · 1 min read

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