What I'm Up To

Current Focus

  • Building and refining HarHaMoriah.com — expanding the blog, improving SEO, and integrating custom UI features for Torah-based guidance.
  • Developing new episodes and blog posts for BeyondTheBulletPoints.com, including a newsletter and creator tools.
  • Refactoring and documenting my terminal-based graphics engine to support new text-based games.
  • Improving personal branding by polishing this site, adding animations, and writing more regularly.

Recent Projects

A collection of my open-source projects and contributions. Each project is built with different technologies and serves a unique purpose. Feel free to explore and contribute!

  • Cloud-Computing-Elective

    A stock portfolio application built with Flask, APIs, Docker, and Kubernetes. Features include CRUD operations for stocks through a RESTful API. This project demonstrates practical experience with cloud technologies and microservices architecture.

    Tech Stack: Python, Flask, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions

  • ConnectFour

    A terminal-based Connect Four game featuring a custom 2D ASCII graphics engine built by me. This project demonstrates advanced terminal graphics manipulation and game logic implementation.

    Tech Stack: Python, Custom ASCII Graphics Engine

  • Digital-Systems

    A comprehensive computer architecture project from the nand2tetris course. Built a complete computer system from NAND logic gates up to a functional operating system, demonstrating deep understanding of computer architecture and low-level programming.

    Tech Stack: Assembly, Digital Logic Design

  • RedesignedGame

    An advanced implementation of the Custom Terminal Drawing API, showcasing the capabilities of the DRAWINGAPI and ImageReader systems. This project demonstrates sophisticated terminal graphics and game development techniques.

    Tech Stack: Python, Custom Terminal Drawing API

  • TerminalDungeon

    A block-based 2D array game built for the terminal, featuring dungeon exploration mechanics. This project showcases practical application of 2D array manipulation and game design principles.

    Tech Stack: Python, Terminal Graphics

Apps

These are the two major applications I'm currently focused on, demonstrating my passion for impactful projects and community engagement.

  • HarHaMoriah.com

    A Torah-based initiative dedicated to educating about the halachic, historical, and spiritual significance of Har HaBayit (the Temple Mount). The platform provides comprehensive resources and guidance for understanding this sacred site.

  • BeyondTheBulletPoints.com

    A podcast and writing platform where resumes come to life through expert analysis and storytelling. The platform helps professionals showcase their true potential through narrative-driven resume analysis and career guidance.

Learning

  • Advanced TypeScript practices and component design with React/Next.js
  • Fullstack development workflows with Supabase and PostgreSQL
  • Cloud-native deployment with Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions
  • How to build resilient and testable CI/CD pipelines
  • Better writing through concise storytelling — especially in technical and spiritual contexts

Reading

  • Walking with Einstein by Joshua Foer — Exploring the art and science of memory
  • Halachic Man by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik — Bridging intellect and sacred duty
  • Letter in the Scroll by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks — Exploring Jewish identity and continuity through the ages

Articles & Papers