Senior Fullstack Developer · Tech Lead · Distributed systems & infra
What happens when the layers of trust collapse?
Distributed systems & infra. Cypherpunk mentality. Open protocols over black boxes.
I choose tools and services that let me stay in control of my data and infrastructure. I don't need to reinvent the wheel—but I avoid solutions that take ownership away from me. If a tool locks me out, hides critical parts of the process, or makes me overly dependent on a managed service, for me it's a red flag. I believe in building on solid foundations that are transparent, flexible, and respect my autonomy as a developer and architect.
I don't blindly trust systems, code, or even AI—I need to understand what's happening. If I'm shipping something, I want to be confident in the why, not just the what. I believe quality comes from comprehension, not shortcuts. That's why I don't settle for "it works"—I dig until I know how and why it works. This mindset shapes how I write code, evaluate tools, and teach others.
My approach to software comes from the early hacker culture: understanding how systems work, sharing knowledge openly, and treating curiosity as a professional skill. I also have a long-standing interest in the history of the Brethren of the Coast, whose crews elected their captain and agreed on written articles before setting sail. What interests me there is the governance: rules that everyone can read and that apply to everyone. I look for the same thing in technology. It is why I favour open source and open protocols, and why I am wary of systems built mainly for surveillance. Whether the subject is AI or crypto, I want to build systems that people can inspect and verify.