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Writing

Thinking out loud about systems, AI, and building things.

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Why I Build

On the difference between understanding systems and building them, and why the latter teaches you things the former never will.

Feb 1, 2026 philosophy · engineering
02

On Systems Thinking

Why the best engineers think in systems, not features — and how to develop that lens.

Jan 10, 2026 systems · engineering
03

The Case for Boring Technology

Why PostgreSQL, cron jobs, and monoliths are often the right answer — and when they're not.

Dec 5, 2025 architecture · pragmatism
04

Applied Math in Production

How linear algebra, probability, and optimization theory show up in everyday backend engineering.

Oct 18, 2025 math · engineering · AI
05

Building in Public

What I've learned from sharing work openly — the benefits, the risks, and the surprising second-order effects.

Aug 22, 2025 career · building
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