Developer
Drummer
Bassist
I am an experienced programmer and musician.
Development
I am a professional web and application developer.
I have worked with several technologies including Swift, SwiftUI, TypeScript and React.
Hobbies
I also have other hobbies beyond programming.
Music
I am a drummer and bassist with over fifteen years' live and studio experience. I have made and released my own music with my solo project and in several bands.
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History
I am a trained historian who has written a number of articles about a range of historical topics. These can be found on my history blog, History Rhymes.
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Latest Blog Posts

Trying to Use my iPad as a Laptop Replacement
I’ve been thinking about replacing my 2019 Intel MacBook with a desktop and using my M2 iPad Air as a mobile workstation instead. This is my experience with it.

Mein erstes Mal mit einem Rock im Büro
Ich habe endlich zum ersten Mal einen Rock im Büro getragen – und die Erfahrung war ausgesprochen positiv. So ist es abgelaufen.

macOS 26 Tahoe, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 – Ouch
When Apple’s newest lineup of operating systems was released in September I didn’t hesitate to install it on all of my Apple devices like I do every year. I wish I hadn’t this time.

Thoughts About the State of the Tech Industry
The latest developments in the tech industry have gotten me thinking about how much the pursuit of short-term profits with AI has blinded major companies when it comes to the long term. It’s truly incredible how much the tech industry loves shooting itself in its own foot in the name of short-term profit.

My Favorite Books from 2025
It’s that time of the year again when I take a look back at what I’ve read throughout the past year and highlight some of my favorite books. I read more than usual in 2025 which made picking favorites tough!

Ten Mac Applications I Used in 2006
With the start of the new year, I thought it would be interesting to take a look back twenty years to 2006 and remember the Mac applications I used regularly.
Can a Man Wear a Dress? A Deep Dive into Gender Norms
Of course a man can wear a dress! In any case though, this is quite an interesting post about men wearing dresses. It includes a bit of history as well as some styling tips and cultural discussion about it.
Guys Wear Dresses For The First Time!
I’m not entirely sure what to make of this video. It’s great seeing men wearing dresses, but at the same time, I get the feeling that it was more for entertainment than for actual serious discussion.

Happy Holidays!
It’s already that time a year again! I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!