Behind the Code

How I think about building software, working with teams, and the tools I use.

2026-03-01

How I Use AI — and Where I Draw the Line

AI is a tool in my workflow, not a replacement for thinking. I use it to move faster on boilerplate, explore ideas, and catch things I'd miss. But the architecture, the decisions, the code review — that's still me.

AIWorkflow

2026-02-15

In Praise of Boring Technology

PostgreSQL, Python, Linux. Not exciting at a meetup, but incredibly reliable at 3 AM. I pick technology that lets me sleep at night, not technology that looks good on a slide.

EngineeringPhilosophy

2026-02-01

How I Work

I write code in the morning, review in the afternoon, and think about architecture in the shower. I prefer async communication, short meetings, and long focus blocks.

Work StyleTeams

2026-01-15

Running Kubernetes at Home Changed How I Think About Infrastructure

When the cluster goes down at 2 AM and there's no on-call team — just you and dmesg — you learn fast. My homelab taught me more about reliability than any cloud certification.

InfrastructureHomelab