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Thoughts & Insights
Writing about AI, inclusive education, web development, and lessons from 20+ years in the industry.
Stop Memorizing Code. Seriously.
You don't need to memorize syntax to be a great developer. You need logic, references, and the ability to think. Here's why the industry's obsession with memorization is broken.
Web Development5 Lessons from 20+ Years of Full-Stack Development
From ActionScript and Flash games to AI-powered apps — two decades of building taught me things no tutorial ever could.
AI & EducationWhy I'm Researching AI for Neurodivergent Learners
After 20+ years in industry, I started a PhD exploring how AI can detect engagement and focus in autistic university students. Here's why.
Career & PhDWhy I Started a PhD After 20 Years in Industry
After two decades building software, I went back to academia. Not for a career change — but because my daughter showed me a problem nobody was solving.
UX & DesignDesigning for Emotion: Affective UX in Education
What happens when we design learning interfaces that respond to how students feel? A look at the intersection of UX, affective computing, and neurodivergent learners.