Hi, I'm TC.
- 💻 Engineering Leader | Technical Architect | Founding Engineer
- ☘️ Driven by curiosity and a love for learning
- 📚 Lifelong learner | 🎲 Systems thinker | 🌱 Tinkerer | 🥧 Baker
I am a versatile engineering professional with a strong track record of driving efficiency, collaboration, and technical excellence. Whether leading teams or contributing as an individual contributor, I focus on streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and delivering results. My approach combines technical expertise with a commitment to fostering growth, trust, and innovation within teams.
With hands-on experience in backend engineering, cloud architecture, and systems design, I bring proficiency in Python, Java, Kotlin, and AWS. I thrive on solving complex technical challenges and am passionate about mentoring others, shaping strategies, and building sustainable systems that drive impact.
Curiosity and growth fuel my work.
About me
I’m eager to contribute—whether as a leader or individual contributor— to create meaningful solutions.
Let’s build something extraordinary, focused on people, purpose and progress.
Favorites tools:
- Python
- NoSQL
- Cloud
- Serverless
- Astro
- Backend
- Linux
Journal reflections on my recent experiences and resume are here.
Projects
prototype ios bookclub app
Inspired by Fable, GoodReads, and Clubhouse. Community through books and conversation.
Jul 29, 2025
AI Chatbot with RAG
Personal portfolio chatbot using vector search and semantic similarity
Jun 07, 2025
Blog Posts
Autumn Ailments
Come hither, all ye agues and maladies that ride upon the wings of shifting seasons! Let the fickle winds of autumn bear thy pestilent breath unto me!
Oct 30, 2025
Open Source Everything
Embracing the open source philosophy in all aspects of technology and life.
Oct 25, 2025
To be continued: How to Set Up WooCommerce: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
WooCommerce
Oct 01, 2025
Setting up Windsurf + Deepseek Coder
Trying a better way, weaning from Claude Code, whom I love
Sep 29, 2025
My time
Now
Daily Quote
- Epictetus
Books I am reading
Where my head is at these days:
- Tech Debt - Neward Associates
- Clear Thinking - Shane Parrish