THE WORKBENCH
Deep dives into technical builds, cloud optimization, and hands-on projects.
The Adobe Hostage Situation: When Shareholders Outweigh Service
A $30 price jump, a 'full' cloud storage lockout, and the hollow victory of the retention discount. Why 'voting with your dollar' is the only lever left.
Building High Octane HQ: A Car Community Platform from a Guy Who Isn't a Developer
I'm building a platform to fix how car people find events, showcase builds, and connect with their local scene. Here's why, how, and what's next.
The Guy Update: I Haven't Started Yet and That's the Point
I wrote about fighting negative self-talk. Then I went on vacation and didn't do any of the things I said I'd try. Here's what I'm learning from that.
The Guy Who Says I'm Not Enough
I have a ton of people in my life who love and support me. Unfortunately I spend most of my time with the guy who thinks I'm not enough.
Adding AI Enrichment to the Content Pipeline with Gemini
I added a Gemini-powered Lambda to my idea capture tool. Not to write for me. To kill the tedium so I can focus on saying what I actually think.
A Serverless Content Idea Capture System on AWS
I built a serverless idea capture system on AWS for $0.40/month because good ideas don't wait for you to sit down at a desk.
I Don't Want to Be Famous. I Just Want My Life to Matter.
On burnout, fatherhood, faith, imposter syndrome, and trying to figure out what 'making it' actually looks like when you're a dad with too many hobbies and not enough hours.
LS Trunion Upgrade: Tick Performance Bronze Bushing Install
The LS rocker arm trunion is a known failure point. Here's why, and how to fix it with Tick Performance's bronze bushing kit.
EBS Optimization Deep Dive
A hands-on walkthrough of identifying and eliminating wasted EBS spend across your AWS fleet.
Project TA: 23 Years with a 1986 Trans Am
My first car. Had it since I was 15. From a tired LG4 305 to an LS-swapped street machine. Here's the build and the people who made it happen.