Now

Wondering what I’m focused on lately? Inspired by Derek Sivers’ Now page movement, this is where I share my current priorities—whether it’s work, personal projects, or new interests. If we haven’t connected in a while, this is the quickest way to catch up.

So what am I currently doing?

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Since leaving GoDaddy, I have been focused on advancing my education and pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science. To make that possible, I've been freelancing, which gives me the flexibility I need to focus on my studies.

While I remain open to discussing full-time opportunities, I am committed to ensuring that any role I take aligns with my academic goals and does not require me to put my education on hold.

Recent wins

  • Back to basics: Converted my personal website from a Next.js + Tailwind app to a minimal website consisting of HTML, CSS, and vanilla Javascript; and I did it all without sacrificing accessibility, responsive styling, or dark mode. Goodbye npm update!

Working on

  • Master's Degree: I've begun my journey towards earning a Master of Computer Science at Arizona State University. Expected graduation: Autumn 2026.
  • Learning new programming languages: I've gotten quite far knowing just Javascript, Python, and Java; but my intellectual curiosity extends beyond mere career serviceability. To that end, I'm currently learning Elixir and Rust through a variety of resources.

Currently Reading

  • Foundation (series) by Isaac Asimov

    My wife has been insisting for months that I read this series, and so far I'm grateful that she did. The series' sustained relevance astounds me to no end.

  • The Pragmatic Programmer by Andrew Hunt & David Thomas

    Every once in a while, I like to refresh myself on the classics of software engineering.

Miscellaneous

  • I'm still on a quest to drop the last of my COVID-era weight. Yoga has helped me get over several injuries, and I intend to restart running this year after a 3-year hiatus.