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Building a Portfolio
A two-part series on finally shipping my portfolio after years of stalled attempts, then improving its structure, performance, and visibility.
Learning to Build Software
A four-part account of how I went from curious hobbyist to shipping engineer — the mentorship, systems, and mistakes that shaped how I build software today.
The Interviews That Stayed With Me
Stories about interviews that stayed with me, and what I remember about the person I was when each opportunity arrived.
The Years I Built Robots
A personal series about how robotics took me from a free workshop to teaching, leadership, international competitions, and eventually software engineering.