Uses
Overview of my hardware and software setup that I use daily for development, design, and productivity.
Hardware
Section titled “Hardware”Mobility Setup
Section titled “Mobility Setup”Acer Aspire 3 A314 — 12GB DDR4 RAM (4GB + 8GB Extended), 256GB SSD My dedicated mobility device for field-work and remote coding. Hardware-upgraded with extended memory to ensure smooth performance for full-stack tasks while on the go.
Home Workstation
Section titled “Home Workstation”Custom Built PC — AMD Ryzen 5 3200GT, 16GB DDR4 RAM A reliable secondary engineering hub optimized for local development, server testing, and managing CI/CD pipelines.
Storage & Speed — 512GB NVMe SSD High-speed NVMe storage ensuring rapid boot times and fast access to large project files and datasets.
Visuals & Input — Xiaomi A27i Display, RGB Gaming Peripherals A high-fidelity 27“ display paired with responsive tactile input devices for precise navigation and long coding sessions.
Enterprise Workstation
Section titled “Enterprise Workstation”Development Powerhouse — Intel Core i5-12400F, 32GB T-Force DDR4 RAM (8x4), NVIDIA RTX 3050 6GB A high-performance workstation built for heavy multitasking. The 32GB quad-channel memory allows for seamless execution of multiple Docker containers and concurrent microservices.
Hybrid OS Environment — 512GB NVMe (Ubuntu) + 1TB NVMe (Windows) A dual-boot setup utilizing Ubuntu for core software engineering and Linux-native toolchains, with Windows for enterprise documentation and team collaboration.
Dual Productivity Display — 2x LG 24“ Monitors Professional dual-screen configuration for a streamlined workflow—maintaining source code on one display while monitoring terminals and documentation on the other.
Core Peripherals — Logitech Precision Kit Standardized Logitech input devices for reliable, low-latency performance during intensive development sprints.
Software
Section titled “Software”Development Tools
Section titled “Development Tools”- Visual Studio Code — Primary code editor. Heavily customized with themes, extensions, and keybindings.
- Claude CLI — AI-powered coding assistant integrated into terminal for instant code review and generation.
- Git & GitHub — Version control with GitHub CLI for seamless repository management.
- Postman — API testing and documentation tool for backend development.
- Docker Desktop — Container management for local development environment consistency.
AI & Automation
Section titled “AI & Automation”- Google Gemini — Alternative AI for brainstorming, research, and different perspectives on problem-solving.
Design & Planning
Section titled “Design & Planning”- Figma — UI/UX design tool for prototyping, wireframing, and creating design systems.
- Notion — All-in-one workspace for notes, project management, documentation, and knowledge base.
- Excalidraw — Virtual whiteboard for diagrams, system architecture, and rough sketches.
Productivity & Utilities
Section titled “Productivity & Utilities”- Obsidian — Markdown-based note-taking with graph view for personal knowledge management.
Communication & Collaboration
Section titled “Communication & Collaboration”- Microsoft Teams — Enterprise collaboration suite for cross-departmental communication.
- Google Meet — Video conferencing for agile standups and client presentations.
- Zoom — Video conferencing for remote workshops and technical webinars.