Toolkit
Toolkit
The tools I reach for, and the short version of why. Hover any item for the reasoning.
Dev & engineering stack
PythonMy default for ML, data, and quick automation.
TypeScriptThe language I lean on most for real applications.
RustWhen I want systems-level control (I built a shell in it).
JavaAndroid and enterprise work.
C++Systems-level work and game dev.
C#Game dev, especially in Unity.
ReactMy go-to for building interfaces, including the ScribeAR hook.
PyTorchDeep learning, from NLP to computer vision.SQLSQLWherever the real data lives.
RStatistics and exploratory analysis.
GrafanaObservability dashboards: metrics and logs.gcGroundcoverObservability and monitoring of the running system.
GitEverything version-controlled, everywhere, reproducible.
VS CodeThe best extension support I've found. It does everything I need and stays out of the way.
iTerm2The extras over the stock terminal.
zshSane defaults and autocompletion.
oh-my-zshThe plugins and prompt config on top of zsh — a prompt I actually read.
WindsurfIn-editor flow for AI-assisted coding.
Claude CodeIn the terminal, for bigger multi-file changes — so I stay in the loop instead of babysitting a chat window.Languages
Frameworks & platforms
ML & data
Tools & infrastructure
Design, creative & productivity
Hardware & desk
MacBook Pro (M4 Pro)Chews through builds, model training, and a stack of containers without the fans spinning up, and still lasts a full day unplugged.Apple Magic KeyboardLow-profile, reliable, and it just pairs. Nothing to think about.
Logitech M720 TriathlonSculpted for long days, and it hops between three devices at the press of a button.Apple Magic TrackpadFor gestures and scrolling through design work. The macOS trackpad is still unbeaten.iPhone 13 ProStill fast, and it took the photos on this site. No reason to upgrade.AirPods Pro (1st gen)Noise cancellation for focus, and they follow me across every Apple device without a fuss.Apple Watch Ultra 2Battery that actually lasts, rugged enough for hikes and travel, and it keeps notifications off my phone.
Nintendo SwitchHandheld downtime — how I actually switch off.
PlayStation (PS4)For the couch, when I want a longer session.Everyday & productivity
Apple NotesFast, synced everywhere, and out of my way. I've stopped fighting fancier apps.Reminders + AlarmsReminders for the list, alarms for the things that genuinely have to happen. Low-tech, and it works.
Google CalendarWork lives here — meetings and deadlines.Apple CalendarPersonal lives here. Keeping the two separate keeps me sane.H2OA white water bottleI've had it close to six years and don't even remember where it came from. It just goes everywhere I do.