Interests
I always have more room for new interests but these are some of the consistent ones for me.
Astronomy
Stargazing, telescope work, astrophotography, and the physics of the Universe. A mix of science, engineering, and wonder.
Homelabbing
Raspberry Pis, old desktops turned into servers, Tailscale, Cloudflare Tunnels. Small systems to tinker with, learn from and turn into genuinely helpful tools.
Data
I enjoy exploring datasets, finding patterns, and building visualisations that reveal what’s really going on. I also care about where data comes from and the assumptions built into it. Research on data bias shows how easily context and perspective shape what we think the data is saying, so I try to understand the origins before trusting the results.
Watching
YouTube essays, documentaries, and long-form content. I gravitate toward channels that break down systems and concepts; Core Dumped is a standout for low-level computer science, and Jared Owen uses beautifully crafted 3D animations to tear down curious mechanisms.
Reading
I read both non-fiction and fiction, especially books that sit between textbooks and essays. I like ideas that inform and challenge how I think; The Nature of Code and Invisible Woman are good examples.
Creativity & the Arts
I believe in STEAM over STEM. Engineering led by ethics, design, and the arts. Creativity is part of the scientific process, the ‘why’ behind innovation. The artwork shown here is based on my simulation of 8 million double pendulums, visualising the transition between stable and chaotic motion.
Speed Cubing
I learned to cube in 2018 and quickly got hooked on chasing faster PBs. Over time I moved into other twisty puzzles and now enjoy the theory behind them. Algorithm optimisation, blind solving, and the structure of how these systems move.
Social Life
I enjoy meeting new people in all kinds of settings, from quiet catch-ups to club nights. Socialising brings balance to the more technical parts of my life and keeps me connected.
