My Tools

The right tools can make all the difference in productivity and workflow. Here's a comprehensive look at the hardware and software I use daily to build products, collaborate with teams, and stay organized.

The Setup

MacBook Pro M1 15" Grey

My primary development machine. The M1 chip provides incredible performance for development work, running multiple applications simultaneously, and handling demanding tasks with ease. The 15" screen gives me plenty of real estate for code, documentation, and design work.

Productivity & Workflow

Alfred

My command center for macOS. Alfred replaces Spotlight and adds powerful workflows, clipboard history, and custom actions that save me hours every week.

Things 3

My task management system. Beautiful, intuitive, and powerful enough to handle complex projects while staying out of the way for quick captures.

Rectangle

Window management made simple. Keyboard shortcuts to snap windows to different positions and sizes, essential for multitasking on a single screen.

1Password

Security without friction. All my passwords, API keys, and sensitive information securely stored and accessible across devices.

Development

VSCode

My code editor of choice. Extensive extension ecosystem, great Git integration, and excellent TypeScript support make it perfect for modern web development.

GitHub

Version control and collaboration hub. Where all my code lives, with powerful CI/CD workflows and project management.

Vercel

Deployment platform for modern web applications. Seamless integration with Next.js for instant previews and production deployments.

AWS

My primary cloud provider for scalable backend infrastructure, serverless functions, and storage.

GCP

My preferred choice for data analytics, AI/ML workloads, and containerized applications.

Knowledge & Collaboration

Obsidian

My second brain. Markdown-based note-taking with powerful linking and graph views for building a personal knowledge base.

Google Workspace

Email, calendar, docs, and sheets. The collaboration features are unmatched for team work.

Miro

Digital whiteboarding for brainstorming, planning, and visual collaboration with teams.

Project Management

Linear

Issue tracking and project management that's fast, beautiful, and built for modern software teams.

Jira

Enterprise project tracking and agile software development tool.

Confluence

Remote-friendly team workspace for knowledge sharing and collaboration.

AI & Automation

Gemini

Google's AI assistant for research, writing assistance, and exploring ideas.

Antigravity

AI-powered coding assistant that helps me write better code faster, debug issues, and explore new technologies.

Browsers

Firefox

My primary browser. Privacy-focused, fast, and excellent developer tools.

Entertainment

Spotify

Music for focus, energy, and relaxation. Curated playlists keep me in the zone during deep work sessions.

Why These Tools?

I've chosen each tool intentionally based on:

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Productivity Impact: Does it save time or improve output quality?
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User Experience: Is it enjoyable to use daily?
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Integration: Does it work well with my other tools?
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Reliability: Can I depend on it for critical work?

The best tool is the one you'll actually use. I regularly evaluate my stack and make changes when something isn't serving me well.