What I'm doing now
In the spirit of nownownow.com: a short, human snapshot of projects, learning, and focus—not a résumé, not social performance. Updated whenever it stops feeling true.
Maturity dashboard
A concise snapshot of how this portfolio scores across pillars I care about—aligned with Azure Well-Architected and solid web fundamentals. Numbers are a self-review, not an audit; I refresh them roughly each quarter.
Method notes: scores mix qualitative judgment with Lighthouse-style signals where relevant. Sub-scores in parentheses (e.g. depth, SEO) call out the main drag on that pillar.
Portfolio maturity — drill-down
Each block expands into sub-criteria and a short recommendation. Same review as the cards above, just with more texture so future me remembers why the numbers landed where they did.
Design and AestheticsAverage 4.40/5 · 5 criteria
Clean, modern, professional aesthetic. Dark theme, engaging animation.
Highly consistent fonts, colors, spacing, and section styling.
Intuitive single-page layout, clear information hierarchy.
Well-chosen, readable, distinct headings and body text.
Clear, relevant project images; icons add visual interest.
Next focus: Consider adding a personal photo for connection; maintain strong visual consistency.
Content QualityAverage 4.10/5 · 5 criteria
Information is clear and easy to understand.
Content is highly relevant to expertise and audience.
Project section could be expanded with detailed case studies.
Professional, concise, error-free writing.
Project images used; more video/screenshots possible.
Next focus: Add detailed case studies for key projects, including goals, challenges, solutions, and outcomes. Embed more multimedia.
User Experience (UX)Average 4.50/5 · 5 criteria
Sticky header, smooth scrolling, logical section order.
Fully responsive, adapts well across breakpoints.
Very fast, snappy, strong Lighthouse-style signals.
Semantic HTML, alt text, keyboard navigation, good contrast.
Contact form and email; room for richer feedback loops.
Next focus: Minor accessibility improvements possible; consider more feedback options.
Technical ImplementationAverage 4.70/5 · 5 criteria
Built with React/Next.js, hosted on Vercel.
Clean, well-structured, inferred from performance and lack of errors.
Meta tags present; title tags can always be sharper.
HTTPS, secure hosting, no obvious vulnerabilities.
Excellent delivery and runtime performance.
Next focus: Keep tightening metadata and structured data as the site grows.
Interactivity and EngagementAverage 3.30/5 · 5 criteria
Smooth scrolling, hover effects, typing animation.
Contact form, CV download, social links.
Mostly routed through the contact form.
Encourages exploration, clear CTAs.
Room for more personal touches and discovery paths.
Next focus: Add lightweight feedback affordances or related reading links; consider a personal photo.
Innovation and CreativityAverage 3.70/5 · 5 criteria
Polished, strong execution of modern design.
Clean, professional, engaging presentation.
Modern stack; experimental tech kept intentional, not gimmicky.
Excellent execution of best practices.
Modern, responsive, adaptable for future updates.
Next focus: Continue experimenting where it supports the story—without compromising clarity.
I use this rubric as a personal quality bar—not a competitive scoreboard. The point is steady improvement and honest notes, not perfection on every axis.
Portfolio snapshot
High-level takeaway · May 2026
Overall: Clean, fast, and intentional. The site reflects how I like to build—clear structure, strong UX, and room to grow depth in project storytelling and metadata polish.
Conclusion: The foundation is solid. The biggest win from here is richer project narratives (problems, trade-offs, outcomes) and a few deliberate personal touches—without bloating the experience.
Learning
- Going deeper on Azure architecture and the Well-Architected pillars in real designs.
- Data storytelling in the browser—D3.js and React patterns for readable dashboards.
- Practical AI integrations: safety, evaluation, and shipping small vertical slices.
Current projects
- This portfolio: polish pages like this one, tighten SEO where it matters, and ship useful dashboards where they earn their space.
- Writing on the blog—including governance and security topics when they connect to delivery. Browse posts.
- Open-source and internal tooling around HR analytics and trustworthy data pipelines.
Focus areas
- Accessibility and performance: fewer assumptions, more measurement.
- Automated testing and CI/CD hygiene so refactors stay boring—in a good way.
- Clear personal narrative: what I optimize for, and how I work with teams.
Recently read / watched
- Azure Well-Architected Framework—revisiting trade-off guidance before big design calls.
- React patterns for composable UIs (hooks, boundaries, and performance footguns).
- Next.js release notes and conference recaps—what is worth adopting vs. what is just noise.
Inspired by Derek Sivers' nownownow.com idea. Last updated: May 2026.