1977 VW Bus Restoration
In progressCurrently bringing a classic Type 2 Bay Window back to life. There's something meditative about understanding every bolt, every wire, every quirk of air-cooled engineering. Slow progress, but that's the point.
Hey, I'm Dan.
Thanks for stopping by. I'm a software engineer currently developing Next Gen Self Checkout Systems at NCR Voyix. I love building and shipping a product that I see in the wild every day!
By night (and most weekends), I'm probably covered in sawdust, hunting for vintage treasures, or debugging a 50-year-old Volkswagen. I find that working with my hands makes me a better engineer.
Below you'll find the tools I work with and the hobbies that keep me curious. Stick around if you're into well-made things. ↓
Tech Stack
The tools and technologies I use to build software that lasts.
AI & ML
LangChain OpenAI RAG ChromaDB PyTorch Copilot Agents
Building intelligent systems with retrieval-augmented generation, agentic workflows, and enterprise AI acceleration.
Languages
TypeScript Go Python Swift JavaScript SQL
Frontend
React Astro SwiftUI Electron Tailwind
Backend & DevOps
Kubernetes Docker Helm GCP GitHub Actions
Specialty
AI-First Development
I specialize in building AI-powered applications that solve real business problems. From designing RAG architectures for enterprise knowledge bases to creating agentic workflows that automate complex multi-step processes — I bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and production-ready systems.
RAG & Vector Databases
Agentic Workflows
AI Acceleration
LLM Integration
Hobbies
Beyond the keyboard
The projects that don't compile — but definitely ship.
Woodworking
I grew up watching my father spend hours in his workshop — now I completely understand the appeal. There's something therapeutic about building something beautiful with your hands. Fun fact: Danish teak is my favorite wood.
Stanley Hand Plane Restoration
Bringing neglected tools back to working condition. Stanley planes from the early 20th century were built to last generations — they just need someone to care for them again.
Gemstone Faceting
LearningLearning the precise art of cutting gemstones. It's geometry, patience, and an appreciation for natural beauty. Every facet is a study in light.
Mid-Century Collecting
Estate sales, antique malls, and the occasional lucky find. I'm drawn to the optimism of atomic-age design — Eames, Saarinen, Calder. Objects designed with intention.
Influences
My approach to both software and life is shaped by designers and movements that prioritized longevity over trends, and function alongside form.
Dieter Rams "Less, but better"
Charles & Ray Eames "Taking pleasure seriously"
Danish Modern "Form follows function"
Buy It For Life "Quality over quantity"
"Buy it for life. Fix it when it breaks. Pass it on when you're done."
Want to chat?
Whether it's about VW Buses, vintage tools, or just good design — I love connecting with like-minded folks.
Get in touch