I'm Shawn // systems design 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.

My general interest lately

• Shooting still images on my Ricoh GR IV and video on my DJI OP4. Anything from my Instagram wows you?
• Getting better at tennis. I've been working on my serves. Rotating between playing at Riverside Park, Central Park, and Roosevelt Island Racquet Club. Lvl: 2.5.
• Reading with slow intent, tracking to hit my Goodreads goal. Currently reading East of Eden; 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.