Resources

A curated list of tools, platforms, and gear I use or recommend. Notes are practical—what it is, why I use it, and any gotchas.

My Setup

Windows 10 · Desktop

Daily driver for design, Docker builds, and testing.
  • Why: broad app support, good GPU tooling, reliable with Adobe/Blender.
  • Notes: WSL2 available if/when I want a Linux shell locally.

Omarchy (Arch Linux) · Laptop

Lightweight dev machine and travel setup.
  • Why: fast, minimal, predictable updates; great for CLIs and Node.
  • Notes: mirrors + AUR keep tooling current; ideal for learning deeper Linux.

Development

Core Tools

Daily stack for web work and small utilities.
  • Docker — containerized services for clean local testing.
  • VS Code — fast editor; extensions for Git, ESLint, Prettier, Markdown.
  • Git — version control; GitHub for hosting & issues.
  • Node.js — scripts, tooling, simple servers.
Docker VS Code Git Node

Languages & Frameworks

Lean front-end stack; expanding as I learn.
  • HTML · CSS · JavaScript — fundamentals first.
  • Bootstrap 5 — quick, accessible layout and components.
  • Jekyll — this site: fast, file-based, Git-friendly (no CMS bloat).
HTML CSS JavaScript Bootstrap 5 Jekyll

Design & UI

Software

From quick edits to production assets.
  • Paint.NET — fast raster edits and exports.
  • Adobe Photoshop — retouching, advanced compositing.
  • Adobe Illustrator — vector logos, icon grids, SVGs.
  • Blender — 3D scenes, renders, and simple motion tests.

Hardware

Sketching and precision work.
  • Huion Kamvas Pro 13 — pen display for illustration and vector tracing.

Learning & References

freeCodeCamp (certifications), official docs (MDN, Bootstrap), and selected YouTube channels for focused topics. I’ll expand this section as I add more courses/resources worth recommending.

Dormant / Legacy

Inactive tools & platforms I’ve used extensively in the past. Listed for context.

  • WordPress, PHP, MySQL, XAMPP — I’m no longer building sites with traditional CMS stacks; this portfolio uses Jekyll and static hosting for speed and simplicity.
  • Microsoft Power Platform — Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio / Azure AI Foundry, SharePoint (Classic & Modern). Context: used professionally at EirEvo (formerly Evros) for internal apps, automation, and support operations.
  • Azure DevOps — backlog/boards, pipelines; experience from support & project work.