Blog

This is where I share things I've learned, challenges I've tackled, and tips I'd give my past self. Some posts are quick dev notes, others dive into projects or frontend concepts I've been exploring. If you're curious about how I work or think through problems, this is a good place to start.

1 June 2025

That one time an Excel workflow turned into a web app

A simple web tool I built to replace an Excel formula taught me more than I expected about JavaScript, problem-solving, and real-world usefulness.

18 May 2025

Building my portfolio: how I structured it and why

I wanted a portfolio site that felt clean, personal, and easy to update. Here's how I built it using a GitHub template, custom styling, and dynamic project loading via the GitHub API.

4 May 2025

Getting comfortable with CSS (eventually)

Of all the parts of front-end development, CSS has taken me the longest to feel confident in. Here's what made it so tricky — and how slow, steady practice helped it start to make sense.

20 April 2025

What I'm bringing with me switching to front-end dev

As I wrap up a long-term role in university systems, I've been reflecting on the skills I'm carrying with me into front-end development — from problem-solving to working with constraints and collaborating across teams.

6 April 2025

A web dev trapped in a business consultant's body

Before switching careers, I was already using coding to solve problems in my day job. Here are a few ways that early dev knowledge made an impact — and confirmed I was on the right path.

23 March 2025

Hesitating? Or waiting for the right moment?

My path into front-end development hasn't been linear — and that's okay. I write a bit about why I didn't switch careers right after studying, and what I gained by waiting until I felt the time was right.