Beyond Code
I’m endlessly curious and love experimenting with software, hardware, and learning about new things. This page is a glimpse into who I am when I’m not writing code.
Music
My taste in music is all over the place — I enjoy everything from electronic and synthwave to rock, alternative, and video game soundtracks. Some artists/bands I keep coming back to:
- Daft Punk — Pioneers of electronic music. Discovery is a masterpiece.
- Yoko Kanno — Her work with The Seatbelts on Cowboy Bebop is legendary, and her anime OSTs in general are incredible.
- Radiohead — Always pushing boundaries.
- The Killers — Rock anthems that never get old.
- Tame Impala — Psychedelic rock meets electronic production.
- Nujabes — The godfather of lo-fi hip hop.
I also have a deep appreciation for video game soundtracks — games like Hyper Light Drifter and Bastion have music that stands on its own as great art.
If you have a band or artist to share, hit me up!
Gaming
I’m a lifelong gamer with a soft spot for indie titles that experiment with unique mechanics and art styles. I gravitate toward platformers, puzzle games, and hidden object adventures.
Favorites
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — I’ve sunk countless hours into this one. Open-world exploration at its finest.
- Hollow Knight — Metroidvania perfection. The atmosphere, art, and challenge are incredible.
- Hyper Light Drifter — Challenging gameplay with an absolutely stunning soundtrack.
- Ori and the Blind Forest / Will of the Wisps — Visually breathtaking platformers.
- Bastion — Great music, great story, great gameplay.
- Dead Cells — Roguelike with tight combat that keeps me coming back.
- Dave the Diver — A delightful mix of diving exploration and restaurant management.
- Fez — Addictive and clever puzzle platformer.
- It Takes Two — The perfect co-op experience to play with your partner.
- Abzu & Journey — Games that soothe the soul with their beautiful landscapes and atmosphere.
…and many others. Always open to recommendations!
Platforms
For Nintendo exclusives like Mario Kart and Zelda, I play on the Switch. For everything else, I prefer Steam — I love the versatility of PC gaming and the indie scene there.
Anime & Animation
I’ve been watching anime since I was a kid, and it’s still one of my favorite forms of storytelling. I also love western animation with strong storytelling and unique art styles.
Anime Favorites
- Cowboy Bebop — The perfect blend of action, music, and melancholy.
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — Epic storytelling with great characters.
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End — A beautiful meditation on time, memory, and connection.
- Kaguya-sama: Love is War — Romantic comedy genius.
- Jujutsu Kaisen — Great action and characters.
- Chainsaw Man — Unique, chaotic, and visually stunning.
- My Hero Academia — Classic shonen done right.
- Bocchi the Rock! — Relatable and hilarious.
Western Animation
- Primal — Genndy Tartakovsky’s masterpiece. Brutal, emotional, and wordless.
- Adventure Time — Deceptively deep worldbuilding and heartfelt moments.
- Steven Universe — Beautiful music and emotional storytelling.
- Gravity Falls — Mystery, humor, and heart.
- Over the Garden Wall — A hauntingly beautiful miniseries.
- Batman: The Animated Series & DC animated films — Some of the best Batman adaptations ever made.
My Setup
I’m a macOS power user who loves CLI tools and automation. Here’s what I work with:
Computers
- Mac mini M1 — My main workstation for development.
- MacBook Pro M4 — For mobility and working from anywhere.
- ZimaCube — Private cloud for self-hosting and Docker experiments.
- Gaming PC — Details coming soon…
Peripherals
- Dell U3821DW — 37.5” ultrawide monitor. The extra screen real estate is a game changer.
- Skyloong GK104 Pro — Mechanical keyboard.
- Logitech G102 — Simple and reliable mouse.
Software
I use Cursor as my main editor with Claude as my AI assistant. Check out my curated app collection at MacSnap — it’s a snapshot of the tools I use daily.
Let’s Connect
Want to chat about music, games, anime, or anything else? Feel free to reach out through any of the links on the home page.