Writing
Notes on LLMs, side projects, and making technology more accessible.
QuranZen: A Hybrid Architecture Quran App
Building a full-stack Quran exploration app with React 19, FastAPI, and a hybrid database design.
I Built a Skill to Auto-Publish to My Blog from Claude Code
Using Claude Code and a cheap LLM subscription to compensate for ADHD while I wait for treatment.
Building a VPS Metrics Dashboard
A lightweight, self-hosted VPS monitoring solution with Python, Docker, and a web dashboard.
Running LLMs on a Steam Deck in 5 minutes
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.
Fine-tuning a 3B Model for Transcript Analysis: Better Than 70B Models?
How I fine-tuned Llama 3.2 3B to process transcripts locally, achieving better results than models 5-8x larger through specialized training.
ToddlerTones: offline, toddler-proof soundboard
Designing and building a distraction-free Android app in Kotlin/Compose with low-latency audio and a gentle 'Find it' game.
Democratizing Education: An AI Tutor for Every Child
A plan to build a small local offline AI tutor for children in underserved communities.
Reluctant Buddha: Fine-Tuned LLM for shitty insights
Turning a 1B LLM into a deranged cosmic entity running on CPU only.
Projects
A collection of side projects and tools I've built
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Platform Operations Engineer focused on making technology more accessible