How I Work
These principles guide every project, system, and engagement.
Clarity Over Complexity
If a system cannot be understood by the people who rely on it, it is incomplete.
Endurance Over Speed
I build systems that last, not systems that launch fast. Durability and repairability matter more than novelty.
Human Agency First
Technology supports human decision-making. It does not replace responsibility or obscure accountability.
Consent Is Structural
Consent is embedded into system design, governance, and data flow — not bolted on as a checkbox. This is non-negotiable when working with children or vulnerable populations.
Local-First Design
Systems should function when connectivity fails, institutions disappear, or abundance is absent.
Quiet Work
I measure success by continued function, not attention. If you’ve never heard of a system I built, and it’s still running, that’s the point.
Human-AI Collaboration
I work as a single operator in deliberate collaboration with AI tools. The judgment is mine. The capability is extended. This is intelligent co-creation in practice, not theory.