Stack
12 CategoriesThe tools, platforms, and infrastructure I use day to day. I am tool-agnostic. The right solution always depends on the problem, not my personal preferences.
Python
4 toolsCore language for backend, automation, and AI systems
Python 3.x
Primary language for backend logic, scripting, and system design
FastAPI
High-performance async APIs and microservices
Pandas / NumPy
Data manipulation, transformation, and analysis
Poetry / uv
Dependency management and packaging
Backend Systems
4 toolsAPIs, async services, and application logic
FastAPI
Async REST APIs with automatic documentation
Node.js
Event-driven backend services and serverless functions
Celery / Redis
Distributed task queues and background processing
WebSockets
Real-time bidirectional communication
Automation Infrastructure
4 toolsWorkflow orchestration and process automation
n8n
Self-hosted workflow automation for complex multi-step pipelines
Make (Integromat)
Visual automation for cross-platform integrations
Zapier
Quick trigger-based automation for simple workflows
Temporal
Durable workflow orchestration for mission-critical processes
AI Applications
4 toolsLLM-powered systems and intelligent workflows
OpenAI / GPT
Language models for generation, classification, and analysis
Claude (Anthropic)
Advanced reasoning, document analysis, and complex tasks
LangChain / LangGraph
AI agent frameworks and complex LLM pipelines
RAG Systems
Retrieval-augmented generation for knowledge-intensive apps
Data Infrastructure
4 toolsPipelines, sync systems, and analytics layers
Apache Airflow
Workflow orchestration for data pipelines and ETL
dbt
Data transformation and modeling in the warehouse
Fivetran / Airbyte
Data ingestion and sync across platforms
Pandas / Polars
High-performance data processing and transformation
Databases
4 toolsStructured storage for products and operations
PostgreSQL
Primary relational database for structured data and analytics
Supabase
PostgreSQL with real-time capabilities and built-in auth
Redis
In-memory caching, session storage, and message brokering
Airtable
Flexible operational database for CRM and project tracking
Cloud Infrastructure
4 toolsDeployment, compute, storage, and monitoring
AWS
Core cloud infrastructure. EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, SQS
Vercel
Frontend deployment, edge functions, and web hosting
Docker
Containerized deployments for consistent environments
Terraform
Infrastructure-as-code for reproducible environments
Integrations
4 toolsConnecting platforms, tools, and workflows
REST / GraphQL APIs
Standard API integration and custom connectors
Webhooks
Event-driven communication between systems
OAuth 2.0
Secure authentication and authorization flows
Stripe / Payment APIs
Payment processing and subscription management
Internal Tools
4 toolsCustom systems for operational clarity and control
Retool
Admin panels and internal dashboards built rapidly
Next.js / React
Custom full-stack internal applications
Notion
Knowledge management, documentation, and internal wiki
Slack Integrations
Automated notifications and operational bots
Analytics & Reporting
4 toolsDashboards and decision-support systems
Metabase
Self-hosted business intelligence and dashboard creation
Google Looker Studio
Marketing and performance reporting dashboards
Custom Dashboards
Built-from-scratch analytics for specific use cases
Google Sheets
Quick analysis, lightweight reporting, and data sharing
Growth Infrastructure
4 toolsLead gen, outbound, and campaign systems
Apollo / Clay
Prospecting, enrichment, and contact data
Instantly / Smartlead
Cold email infrastructure and deliverability
HubSpot / CRM
Pipeline management and relationship tracking
Custom Outbound Systems
End-to-end multi-channel sequencing built from scratch
SaaS Architecture
4 toolsScalable multi-workspace product systems
Next.js / React
Frontend framework for scalable web applications
TypeScript
Type-safe development for reliable, maintainable code
Multi-tenant Architecture
Workspace isolation, RBAC, and tenant management
Stripe Billing
Subscription management, metering, and invoicing
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