Blog¶

Welcome to my blog. I spend my professional time as a cybersecurity engineer and product owner and my personal time on chess, DIY projects, learning, and side hustles.

Professional topics include secure development practices, product security strategies, open source security tools, and lessons learned from leading security initiatives at scale.

Personal topics include metal-, wood-, and leather-working, homesteading, writing code, building apps, mechanical repair and restoration, and traditional skills.

Recent Posts¶

July 2025¶

BIP Namer: From Cryptocurrency Standards to Creative Project Naming - July 27, 2025
Building a fun project name generator using the BIP-39 cryptocurrency wordlist to create military-style operation names. Exploring the intersection of blockchain standards and creative tools.

Building a Bitcoin Real-World Converter: FastAPI, Live APIs, and Financial Precision - July 27, 2025
Deep dive into building a comprehensive Bitcoin price converter that transforms BTC/sats into real-world goods using multiple financial APIs, FastAPI backend, and vanilla JavaScript frontend.

Summer 2025 Development Sprint: Major Updates Across Portfolio - July 6, 2025
A comprehensive update on recent development activity including major enhancements to QwikUp Signs, Privacy Lockscreen, Vacation Time Optimizer, and other projects.

Building a Smart Vacation Optimizer: React, TypeScript & International Holidays - July 4, 2025
Creating a comprehensive vacation planning application using React 18, TypeScript, and multiple international holiday APIs to maximize time off efficiency.

Privacy Lockscreen Generator: From Simple Idea to Full Web App - July 4, 2025
Evolution of a privacy advocacy tool into a comprehensive web application with device-specific templates, advanced color systems, and social media integration.

QwikUp Signs: Full-Stack Marketplace Platform Launch - July 4, 2025
Launching a comprehensive three-sided marketplace that transforms sign cleanup into a community-driven initiative through GPS tracking, QR codes, and automated bounty payments.

June 2025¶

HypeCrew: Building a Two-Sided Marketplace on Bolt.new - June 29, 2025
Creating a comprehensive marketplace platform connecting hype performers with event organizers using modern web technologies and AI-assisted development.

ExitPal: Solving Social Awkwardness with Technology - June 28, 2025
Building an exit planning application for awkward social situations using TypeScript, modern UI design, and practical problem-solving approaches.

May 2025¶

My First Blog Post - May 26, 2025
Welcome to my personal blog where I share insights on cybersecurity, product development, and technical projects.