Uses

The tools, gear, and setup I actually rely on — code, network, and barbell.

Dev setup

Where the code happens

  • VS Code — Main editor
  • GitHub + Git CLI
  • Python 3.12 — Default for ML and scripts
  • .NET / C# — For coursework and side builds
  • Claude Code — Primary AI tool

Homelab

Where the networking happens

  • Cisco SF-300-24 — Managed switch anchoring the lab
  • VLANs — Management / trusted / IoT segmentation
  • NAS — Bulk storage + backups
  • Docker — Service stack, reproducible
  • Self-hosted streaming + AI workloads

Gym setup

Where the lifting happens

  • Hickory Foundation YMCA — Home base for training and coaching
  • Barbell + rack — Primary lifts: squat, bench, deadlift, overhead
  • Creatine Monohydrate — Science-Backed Supplements
  • Playlist — One playlist. No shuffle.