Who am I

I'm a developer, productivity enthusiast, and tech explorer who believes in the perfect balance between efficiency and contentment. Based in a mid-sized Midwestern city, I combine technical expertise with philosophical insights to create solutions that make life both more productive and meaningful.

What We Do

• .NET Development & Modernization: Helping businesses transition from legacy systems to modern .NET 8 solutions, including Windows Services, worker processes, and web applications.
• Business Process Automation: Creating efficient workflows through Power BI analytics and automated systems.
• Productivity Consulting: Implementing GTD methodology and custom productivity solutions for individuals and businesses.
• Technical Content Creation: Sharing insights on modern development practices, productivity tools, and emerging technologies like Apple Vision Pro.
• Legacy System Modernization: Specializing in upgrading VB.NET applications to modern .NET frameworks while maintaining business continuity.
• Payment Processing & PCI DSS Compliance: Developing and maintaining secure payment applications that adhere to PCI DSS requirements, with expertise in tokenization, encryption, and secure data handling practices.

Current Side Projects

• AI-Powered Library Assistant: Developing a custom ChatGPT bot to manage and provide recommendations from a 5,000+ audiobook Plex server library.
• Smart Home Automation: Continuously expanding home automation capabilities using HomeKit and various smart devices for optimal living efficiency.
• Community Learning Platform: Creating an interactive website featuring specialized ChatGPT bots for personalized book recommendations and learning paths.
• Secure Financial Data Platform: Building a PCI DSS compliant .NET 8 web application featuring OKTA authentication, secure memory stream document delivery, robust form validation, and comprehensive audit logging for sensitive financial data access.

Philosophy

I believe in "optimized contentment" - the sweet spot where technology enhances life without overwhelming it. Whether it's automating routine tasks, modernizing legacy systems, or creating AI-powered tools, every solution should contribute to a more meaningful and efficient existence.

My approach combines technical expertise with practical philosophy, helping clients and readers find their own balance between productivity and purpose.

Want to learn more about modern development practices, productivity systems, or tech exploration? Check out my latest posts and guides.