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How I Brought a Side Project to Life in 60 Minutes With VoltAgent Subagents
It's 11 PM, my coffee is cold and I'm currently watching my terminal window build a project I conceptualized like an hour ago.
How to Give Advice (Without Being Annoying): The GROW Model
Read the room and spend more time asking questions than making statements.
"Switch" Book Review: How to Make Change Actually Stick
Lessons from "Switch" by Chip and Dan Heath on how to guide people through change by aligning logic, emotion, and environment.
My Mom's Passing: A Lesson in Acceptance
This morning, my mom passed away. It was after her long fight with lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.
Snapshots of NYC
A week in NYC, Oct 2025. Streets, skyline, random corners -- here's what I saw through my lens.
Scenes from Northern Italy
Snapped some photos while wandering through quiet streets and bustling piazzas in Venice, Verona, Bologna, and Florence.
From Developer to Engineering Manager: Lessons Learned
What does it really mean to be an engineering manager? After my first year, I've narrowed it to three C's of leadership: Clarity, Connection, and Catalyst.
Weekend @ Mount Shasta
Spent a few days up in Mount Shasta exploring Burney Falls, McCloud Falls, and Lake Siskiyou -- a nice reset surrounded by nature.
Autumn Highlights from Lake Kawaguchiko
Some of my favorite shots from our Lake Kawaguchiko trip in Nov 2024. Chill vibes, crisp views, and a little Fuji magic.
How Learning Vietnamese Deepened My Family Connections
Growing up, I always had a language barrier with my parents. After months of focused study, I surprised my mom with my progress.
72 Hours in Paris
A glimpse into my Paris adventure from late 2021 -- capturing the city's charming moments through my lens.
Architecture: Stanford University
Exploring Stanford through my 100mm lens revealed a world of hidden details and fresh perspectives.
Street Portraits: London
After struggling to tell the story with my original edits, I revisited these photos in black and white.
How a Mid-Career Break Reshaped My Perspective
In 2021, I hit burnout and took a "retirement for now". Stepping away gave me the perspective and the energy to return to my career stronger than ever.
How I Discovered My Passion for Photography
From saving digital art on our family computer to snapping my first blurry shots on a Nokia flip phone, I slowly built a lifelong love for capturing moments.
What Almost Dying Taught Me About Living
After a serious bike accident left me scraped, concussed, and humbled, I was forced to confront life's fragility.