Cognitive Science grad turned builder of things that run in your browser.
I studied how minds work at UC San Diego, then spent time poking at products from the inside; testing VR prototypes at Meta Reality Labs, breaking things (on purpose) at Google, and doing QA deep-dives at KIWI design. Somewhere along the way I realized I want to provide people with the best experiences that I would also want as a user.
So now I experiment with building browser-native tools that I would want to use myself. I also want to keep it simple, usable, and most importantly, FREE!. If it runs client-side and doesn't need a server, I'm probably interested.
audoRa -- A browser-native audio extraction tool that turns video into MP3 entirely client-side. No uploads, no servers, no waiting. Built with TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS v4, and ffmpeg.wasm. Used Vitest to test.
compResso -- A browser-native video compressor. Drop a file in, get a lighter one out, all without leaving your browser. Built with TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS v4, and ffmpeg.wasm. Tested with Vitest because refreshing localhost:3000 is not a valid testing strategy.
spectRa -- Still working on it. A browser-native color accessibility tool for people who think basic accessibility checks are just the starting point. Test whether color combinations are actually distinguishable, simulate multiple types of color vision deficiency, analyze full palettes, and upload images to see how they really hold up. Grounded in vision science, built for designers who want accessibility to mean something.
Nyra -- Very much a work in progress. Experimenting with a potential design of a modern interpretation of a classic companion. My end goal is to come up with a clean UI for a potential assistant that is more immersive.
pomodoRo -- A simple, configurable pomodoro timer with dynamic favicon. You don't need to be on the page to see how much time you have left!
More projects brewing. Stay tuned.
Languages & Frameworks
Styling & UI
Graphics & Browser APIs
Tools & Testing
Accessibility
Cognitive Science taught me that the best interfaces become a part of you; you don't realize that it is a tool, but something intuitive that flows. That stuck with me through every experience I've had, from research labs to the comfort of my home, and it shapes how I work with stuff today.
I care about performance, privacy (client-side everything when possible), and developer experience that doesn't make you want to close your laptop.
"he actually upskilled"