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Writing about software, work, curiosity, and the things I notice along the way.
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The Walk I Keep Missing
The same commute can be inward, observant or almost invisible. I am experimenting with choosing which kind of walk I want to take.
Read articleInstructions from a Colder, Hungrier Version of Me
What an unexpectedly cold camping trip, a cloud of midges, and a ferry canteen taught me about listening to my past self.
Read articleCultivating Curiosity in an Ordinary Day
A small personal experiment in interrupting routine, paying attention, and leaving more room for everyday surprise.
Read articleHow I Built My Strava Dashboard 🚴♂️
Building a privacy-respecting training dashboard while learning about Strava OAuth, data modelling, and React performance.
Read articleHow I Built This Blog
How a Gatsby experiment became my personal portfolio, blog, and a place to keep learning in public.
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Features & posts
Working with Traders in London
What I learned from working closely with traders and navigating the pace, pressure, and communication of a London trading floor.
Read elsewhereNurturing the New Joiner
A reflection on helping new colleagues find their feet and the small actions that make an unfamiliar team feel welcoming.
Read elsewhereGreenhorn Software Engineer
Thoughts from the early stages of becoming a software engineer: learning in public, asking questions, and growing through the work.
Read elsewhereMeet the Makers – University of Edinburgh Bulletin
A conversation about making, engineering, and the experiences that shaped my path through university.
Read elsewhereEngineering Alumni Profile – Abdul Hakim Norazman
An alumni profile covering my journey from Edinburgh engineering student to software engineer.
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