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I build software tools and products that structure information flows, guiding user attention to where it's most needed and automating the rest.

I moonlight as an interdisciplinary researcher studying the possibilities, limits, and dangers of optimization as engineering tool, organizational principle, ethical stance, and cultural mindset. See Quasioptimal for more.

I'm looking for work in the San Francisco Bay Area. Feel free to reach out at the links below!

Portfolio

Skills

Problem solving across any technical system.

Technology

  • Systems & Backend: Design and implementation of systems and services in Python, Go, and Rust with attention to correctness, performance, reliability, and operational simplicity.
  • Web: Applications, interfaces, and webpages with TypeScript, JavaScript, modern HTML/CSS, and React.
  • ML/AI: Practical ML and deep learning in Python (PyTorch, NumPy), including data preparation, training, and evaluation.
  • Infrastructure & Automation: Provisioning and operating infrastructure for self-hosted services and websites, including environment setup, service supervision, deployment automation, and maintenance. Bash scripting, CI/CD workflows, Docker, light DevOps, and reproducible system configuration.
  • Mathematics: Fluency and rigor in linear algebra, probability theory, real analysis, and algorithms.
  • Data Analysis: Quantitative analysis in Python, R, and Stata, with a focus on economic data, causal reasoning, and model-fitting.

People

  • Communication: Clarity, precision, and flair in technical writing and speaking.
  • Teaching: Mentoring focused on developing conceptual understanding and building problem-solving skills.
  • Project Management: Coordination, delegation, and prioritization across diverse project environments. Undogmatically agile.