I'm a Platform Operations Engineer working for
dotdigital
.
I'm focusing on LLMs and how to use them for the greater good.
Previously i've worked in a genetics lab, as a sysadmin, and as an IT infrastructure engineer, but I'm a tinkerer at heart.
I'm deeply interested in building tools that make technology more accessible and delightful to use.
I can help you out with:
Some of my writing
Along with coding I also like to write about life and technology. Here are some of my recent posts.
A step-by-step guide to setting up your Steam Deck to run local Large Language Models (LLMs) using llama.cpp and a Distrobox container.
How I fine-tuned Llama 3.2 3B to process transcripts locally, achieving better results than models 5-8x larger through specialized training.
Designing and building a distraction‑free Android app in Kotlin/Compose with low‑latency audio and a guided vocabulary mode.
Check out my projects
Here are some of my recent projects. I'm always working on something new, so check back often!
Lazy Notes Local audio-to-notes pipeline: faster-whisper transcription + LLM cleanup, categories, and tags. 
Regspy Get MOT and tax info from a UK license plate. 
Oldham News Automatically updated news from Oldham, UK with LLM analysis. 
ToddlerTones Offline toddler soundboard with ‘Find it’ quiz — Kotlin/Compose, low‑latency SoundPool + spoken prompts.