The Workspace

This is my setup—the gear and software I use every day to build and ship. It’s a mix of tools I’ve gathered over time that help me stay focused and enjoy the process. Nothing fancy, just the things that get the job done.

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Workstation

  • The Brain: Lenovo Workstation (32GB RAM). High-capacity memory is essential for running local Docker clusters and Spring Boot services without the OS breaking a sweat.
  • The View: A 27” Samsung Curved for primary code, paired with a vertical 24” AOC for documentation and real-time logs. The vertical layout is a game-changer for reading long stack traces.
  • The Hands: Logitech MX Master 3 for precision macros + Pebble Keys 2 for a quiet, minimalist desk footprint.
  • The Voice & Video:
    • Poly Voyager 4320: Clear audio is non-negotiable when translating complex technical needs into business reality.
    • Logitech StreamCam: 60fps clarity for remote collaboration. High-quality video is my baseline for maintaining a professional presence.
  • The Seat: IKEA Gruppspel. Because an engineer is only as good as his back allows him to be after a long sprint.
  • The GPU: NVIDIA Quadro M2000. A professional workhorse for high-resolution UI/UX exports and filmmaking. It ensures smooth rendering and 4K playback.

Software & Design

  • Development: IntelliJ IDEA & VS Code. IntelliJ is my powerhouse for deep Java/Spring Boot architecture. VS Code handles my frontend work, customized with the Cobalt2 theme for maximum visual clarity.
  • Terminal: Warp. A recent switch from Windows Terminal. It’s an AI-powered, Rust-based terminal that treats commands as “blocks.” I’ve moved here for the “Agentic” workflow—using natural language to handle complex CLI tasks and refactoring.
  • Design & Creative: Figma & Adobe Creative Cloud. I treat Figma as a blueprint, focusing on Design Systems for code consistency. Creative Cloud handles the heavy lifting for high-resolution assets and filmmaking.
  • Infrastructure: Docker. I containerize almost everything to ensure my local Windows environment perfectly mirrors the production environment.
  • AI & Browsing: Gemini & Arc. I leverage Gemini for rapid prototyping and complex refactoring logic. Arc is my primary browser for its “space-based” workflow, keeping docs and dev-tools organized.
  • Documentation: Docusaurus. My choice for building structured, versioned technical documentation that stays maintainable and readable.
  • Planning: Notion & Jira. Notion for my “Second Brain” and internal knowledge; Jira for the cold, hard reality of the sprint.

The Library

  • So Good They Can’t Ignore You — Cal Newport. My blueprint for building career capital through mastery and deliberate practice.
  • Don’t Make Me Think — Steve Krug. My go-to lens for usability; if a user has to pause to figure out a button, the design has failed.
  • A Philosophy of Software Design (2nd Ed) — John Ousterhout. A masterclass in managing system complexity. It’s the standard for “strategic programming.”
  • The Science of Storytelling — Will Storr. Understanding how the brain structures information to build better, more intuitive user journeys.
  • Rebel Without a Crew — Robert Rodriguez. The ultimate guide to resourcefulness and the “hacker” mindset in any creative or technical field.