Product thoughts
Product updates
I have been spending a lot of time with Claude Code recently. There have been so many great updates pushed by the team at Anthropic lately that it is hard to keep up with.
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Building scalable, conversion-driven digital products that bridge strategy, design, and engineering. From Next.js and React to Stripe and Python — I craft seamless user experiences that grow businesses and delight customers.
Builder • Maker • Systems Thinker
Build products that don't just exist — they move people, solve problems, and ship fast.
I build tools, platforms, and open systems that developers and teams use every day.
From open libraries to CLI tools to AI-powered workflows — creation is the work.
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Why I Build
Because useful matters more than clever.
I ship real things
Not frameworks, papers, or slides. Actual products that people use, rely on, and come back to. Shipping is the discipline that separates builders from thinkers.
Code meets product intuition
I work at the intersection where technical decisions shape user experience. Every line of code is a product decision in disguise.
Tools builders love
I build the tools that other builders reach for. The ones that save time, reduce friction, and just work when you need them to.
Systems that scale
Tools that stick. Interfaces that feel alive. Architecture designed for what comes next, not just what's in front of you now.
Featured Projects
Open source tools and platforms I've built and maintain. Real products solving real problems.
Lively Icons
activeGives designers and engineers animated assets that work in real UIs — no showroom demo code. The icon library developers actually reach for when building production interfaces.
SecretStash
activeEncrypt locally. Deploy securely. Works in local dev and CI/CD pipelines. Built for developers who care about security without compromising workflow velocity.
User Testing for Claude
activeTesting built for AI workflows — bridges research and rapid iteration. Run persona-based user testing directly from your terminal with realistic user behavior simulation.
How I Build
Core approaches that shape every project I take on.
Systems First
Design tools that feel natural. Structure that scales without friction. Architecture that makes the complex feel simple.
Data & Usability
Measure what matters. Let real usage inform decisions. Build with evidence, not assumptions.
Open & Extendable
Open source or extensible by default. Build things others can build on top of. Contribution over consumption.
Automation Ready
Shipping now, automating forever. Every manual process is a future automation opportunity waiting to be unlocked.
Philosophy
Ship with purpose.
Every feature solves a real problem. Every release moves the needle.
Build with intention.
Code is a craft. Architecture is a choice. Quality compounds over time.
Solve problems — not tickets.
Tickets are proxies. Problems are real. Stay focused on what actually matters to users.
Clear. Grounded. Human.
Short-form thinking on building, shipping, and making things that matter.
Field Notes
If you want to build something real, let's talk.
Not thinking about fractional yet? Start with what you want to build — then we talk structure, strategy, and execution. I work with founders, teams, and companies who value velocity, clarity, and shipping over process theater.