The Talk That Almost Didn't Happen
How a broken dongle and unexpected closing keynote can teach you a lesson on letting go.
Lessons Learned
2025
How I Started My Personal Blog and What I Learned in the First Year
For a year, I wrote a technical blog without any predefined topics—just with the goal of writing, learning, and sharing experiences. In this post, I share the process, technical decisions, and lessons I learned — it might help you start your own.
The Race That Debugged My Software
Turning a kayak ergometer into a virtual race seemed simple—until real athletes started competing. Unexpected bugs emerged live: sleeping devices, stuck avatars, and a canceled race thanks to one unlucky keypress. Nothing tests software like the real world.
How a Designer Took Project Oktan to the Next Level
Hiring a skilled professional for the Oktan website illustration showed me that experts don’t just execute ideas—they refine and elevate them beyond expectations.
Oktan: The Car Expense Tracker I Built 15 Years Ago
A look back at Oktan, a car expense tracker I built 15 years ago—why I created it, the challenges I faced, and key lessons learned.