Using the AIL (AI Influence Level) on the blog
Adding a level to pages and posts for how much they've been touched by AI.
Writing things online since 2004. This is an attempt to bring it all together, regardless of shape or completeness.
Adding a level to pages and posts for how much they've been touched by AI.
After 40 days (the longest government shutdown in U.S. history) eight Democratic senators broke ranks on November 9, 2025, voting with Republicans to advance a continuing resolution that provided Democrats virtually nothing they had fought for.
automating my music ratings import into my blog using browser automation
After three months at Handshake, I learned that sometimes the most valuable career experiences are the ones that clarify what you don't want. Despite making great friends and working with talented early career engineers, I discovered that being on a growth team wasn't for me – I'm a thoughtful, document-everything kind of engineer, not a move-fast type. With the mismatch in work styles it became clear this wasn't the right fit. This post reflects on what worked, what didn't, and the lessons I'm taking forward about vetting opportunities and knowing your own work style.