Blog Posts

Welcome to my blog where you will see a collection of posts ranging from software development, to 3D printing and woodworking.

Cinematic Earth Engine: Building an Interactive Land Cover Split-Viewer

Transform flat satellite data into a professional app. This deep-dive tutorial shows you how to use the GEE JavaScript API to create an interactive land cover split-viewer. Learn the secrets of Hillshade blending, synchronize maps with the Linker, and manage massive computations using asynchronous evaluation for a flawless UX.

Level Up Your Career: Why Every Software Engineer Needs a Homelab

Unlock your full potential as a software engineer with a homelab. This guide covers the immense learning opportunities in DevOps and infrastructure, the power of data sovereignty through self-hosting Gitea, Vaultwarden, and AI tools like Ollama. Explore my personal stack, secure remote access with Cloudflare Tunnels, and get practical tips to build your own home server from a simple Raspberry Pi to a robust Mini PC.

August's AI Revolution: DeepMind's Latest Models and Offerings

August 2025 marks a landmark month for AI. In this deep dive, we explore Google DeepMind's most significant announcements, from the game-changing Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model that redefines creative control, to the powerful "parallel thinking" capabilities of Deep Think, now available for solving complex problems. We also examine Google's commitment to a sustainable future with the new Gemma 3 270M model and revolutionary new data on AI energy efficiency. Get the full story on how these innovations are shaping the next wave of artificial intelligence.

My 2025 Developer Stack: The AI and Automation Tools I Can't Live Without

How can one person effectively manage two demanding developer roles at once? For me, the answer lies in a powerful, AI-centric workflow. In this post, I’m pulling back the curtain on my daily toolkit—from using the Gemini CLI as an automated coding agent to centralizing all my research in NotebookLM. Discover the exact stack that helps me solve problems faster and automate my way to success.

Navigating America's AI Future: The AI Action Plan

The U.S. has officially entered the race for global AI dominance with "America's AI Action Plan." For developers, data scientists, and cybersecurity professionals, this isn't just policy—it's a roadmap that will define our jobs, projects, and opportunities for years to come. We're breaking down the key pillars of the plan, from fostering open-source innovation to building secure AI infrastructure, to show you exactly what it means for your career.

Remapping America's Waterways: A Deep Dive into the USGS 3D Hydrography Program

Dive deep into the USGS 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP), a revolutionary initiative replacing our nation's outdated 2D water maps. Learn how it leverages high-resolution 3D elevation data from lidar to create a hyper-accurate digital stream network, transforming flood modeling, infrastructure design, and environmental management for the 21st century.