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

Omarchy · Primary Machine

My main environment for development, admin, and documentation.
  • Why: this is where I spend most of my time and do the bulk of my day-to-day work.
  • Notes: primary Linux setup, CLI-heavy workflow, and the main machine I build from.

Windows 10 · Design Laptop

Dedicated design machine for image work, drawing, and legacy Adobe tools.
  • Why: better fit for my current design workflow and tablet setup.
  • Notes: stays on Windows 10 by design, not as a temporary transition step.

Development

Core Tools

Linux-first tooling for web development, automation, and AI-assisted workflows.
  • VS Codium: lightweight, telemetry-free editor for daily work.
  • Node.js: scripts, tooling, APIs, and lightweight services.
  • Docker: containerized environments for reproducible builds and testing.
  • Shell (Bash/Zsh): automation, system control, and glue logic.
  • Git: version control; GitHub for hosting, issues, and CI.
VS Codium Node Docker Shell Git

Languages, Frameworks & Practices

Fundamentals-first stack with an emphasis on testing, security, and maintainability.
  • HTML · CSS · JavaScript: core web fundamentals.
  • Bootstrap 5: accessible, rapid layout and components.
  • Helmet.js: security headers and hardening for Node apps.
  • Chai: assertion library for unit and integration testing.
  • Jekyll: static, file-based sites (Git-native, no CMS overhead).
HTML CSS JavaScript Bootstrap 5 Helmet.js Chai Jekyll

AI & Knowledge Systems

Walter & AI Tooling

Personal AI stack for thinking, research, and local-first experimentation.
  • Obsidian: markdown-based knowledge vault and thinking system.
  • LM Studio: local LLM inference and offline experimentation.
  • MCPs: structured AI integrations (e.g. Neo4j, graph-based context).
  • ChatGPT: cloud-based reasoning and collaboration (near-term).

Design & UI

Raster & Design Tools

Practical Windows-based tools for quick edits, image work, and design tasks.
  • Paint.NET: my favourite design tool for quick fixes and fast raster edits.
  • Adobe Photoshop CS6: full image editing and composition.
  • Adobe Illustrator CS6: vector graphics, logos, and clean design work.

Tablet & Hardware

Pen display setup for drawing, tracing, and hands-on design work.
  • Huion Kamvas Pro 13 SE: pen display set up to work with my laptop.

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.