AI-assisted interface design
ActiveExploring where AI meaningfully improves product UX without adding noise — working on smart input systems, contextual suggestions and adaptive layouts that respect user intent.
A snapshot of my current focus, inspired by Derek Sivers' now page movement. This is what occupies my time, attention and curiosity right now.
Exploring where AI meaningfully improves product UX without adding noise — working on smart input systems, contextual suggestions and adaptive layouts that respect user intent.
Rebuilding the OCR ingestion stack with better fallback strategies, multi-engine routing (Tesseract + Surya + Azure) and real-time progress feedback. Goal: 99% uptime and <2s median processing for standard docs.
Adding automatic health checks, zero-downtime deploy rollouts for Docker containers, and a proper off-site backup strategy.
Testing pricing models for Menu Planner and exploring revenue streams beyond consulting.
Drafting a series on frontend architecture decisions, self-hosted infrastructure patterns, and the intersection of product thinking and engineering.
Mapping out the next iteration of the renovation planning tool — better calendar integration, budget tracking, and contractor coordination.
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About this page: This is a /now page. It's not a bio or a CV — just what I'm focused on at this point in my life. I update it every few months. If you have your own site, you should make one too.