Uses · tools & systems

The stack is only useful if the habit survives.

A living list of tools in Sam's work and creative life. Specific hardware changes; the bias toward simple, repeatable systems does not.

01

Data & AI

  • Python and SQL for the daily work
  • Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, and Airflow
  • LangGraph, AWS Bedrock, PostgreSQL, pgvector, and hybrid search
  • Docker, Git, and Linux CLI
02

Create

  • A phone-first capture workflow for short-form content
  • YouTube for longer finance and career explainers
  • A small, repeatable edit stack over gear-heavy production
  • Notion and plain notes for idea capture and scripting
03

Listen

  • Spotify while building, commuting, and writing
  • A rotating mix of OPM, pop, R&B, and focus playlists
  • The live listening card uses a private server-side token when configured