About
I build practical software and systems.
Over the years I’ve worked on a mix of real-world projects, side experiments, and technical problem-solving — usually with a strong bias towards simplicity, reliability, and getting something genuinely useful into people’s hands.
I’m particularly interested in systems that have to work in the real world, not just in theory: software that supports actual users, infrastructure that stays understandable, and decisions that balance cost, complexity, and long-term maintainability.
How I Think
I tend to prefer clear architecture over fashionable complexity.
That means I care about things like keeping systems easy to reason about, avoiding unnecessary moving parts, and choosing tools that fit the problem rather than impressing for their own sake.
I’m interested in the trade-offs behind technical decisions: where simplicity wins, where scale really matters, and where the best solution is often the one a small team can support with confidence.
What You’ll Find Here
This site is part portfolio, part notebook, and part build log.
You’ll find project pages, software notes, and short write-ups on things I’ve built, broken, fixed, or learned from along the way. Some posts are technical, some are reflective, and some are simply about the messy reality of making systems work.
That includes work such as the airfield booking system, experiments like Planetoid, and the occasional digression into infrastructure, hardware failures, recipes, or anything else that turns out to be worth documenting.
Current Focus
I’m currently exploring CTO and technical leadership opportunities, especially roles where thoughtful engineering, product judgement, and pragmatic decision-making matter.
I’m most interested in environments where technology is there to solve real problems, where leadership means creating clarity, and where good systems are valued not because they are elaborate, but because they work well and can evolve sensibly over time.
Elsewhere
If you’ve found your way here because of a role, a project, or a shared interest, welcome.