Outside of code
Hobbies that keep me observant and curious.
Photography, reading, and exploring ideas fuel my work in AI. They sharpen my eye for detail and storytelling—useful in research and in life.
Why it matters
- Photography: trains my attention to light, patterns, and edge cases—the same mindset needed for vision datasets.
- Reading: keeps me humble and curious about systems, people, and design.
- Movement: long walks and workouts clear my head for better research questions.
Current hobbies
What I make and explore when I close the IDE.
Photography walks
Street and landscape photos around Albany—capturing texture, light, and small narratives. I treat each shoot like building a clean dataset.
Books & essays
Reading across AI, systems design, and history. I write quick notes to connect ideas back to my work.
Movement & travel
Long walks, hikes, and weekend trips. New environments keep my observation skills sharp and spark fresh thinking.
Reading list
Books shaping how I think about systems, people, and creativity.
Technical & craft
- Deep Learning — Ian Goodfellow
- Designing Data-Intensive Applications — Martin Kleppmann
- Clean Architecture — Robert C. Martin
Curiosity & perspective
- Sapiens — Yuval Noah Harari
- Range — David Epstein
- Creative Confidence — Tom & David Kelley
Photos & clips
A full scrollable gallery of recent shots and quick clips—color, light, and small narratives that keep me curious.
Let’s connect
If you enjoy any of these hobbies or have book recommendations, I would love to hear from you.