I'm Shawn // systems designer and creator.

My work centers on the systems underneath product development. I started out in Advertising Technology, then made the leap into Platform Engineering when I realized interesting problems lived a layer down. I also shoot photography, build small apps, and train in fitness. Pieces of my work, hobbies, and sticky thoughts show up here. Reach out if anything strikes you.

My general interest lately

• Shooting still images on my Ricoh GR IV and video on my DJI OP4. Anything from my Instagram wows you?
• Building a little photography community: Haze Photo Club. Monthly photography events around NYC, all skill levels, any camera. I feature photos here and stories here.
• Getting better at tennis. I've been working on my serves. Rotating between playing at Riverside Park, Central Park, and Roosevelt Island Racquet Club.
• Reading with intent, tracking to hit my Goodreads goal. Currently reading The Secret History; recently finished Team Topologies.
• Running my Mac Mini as an AI-powered desktop server. My setup saved me precious time researching and planning.
• Studying Options trading.
• Iterating on my NBA prediction app and timer productivity app.