Here’s a list of the tools, technologies, and hardware I currently use for work, writing, and productivity.
I try to keep this page updated as my setup evolves — from terminal tweaks to cloud platforms, these are the tools I rely on daily as a DevOps engineer and writer.
💻 Hardware
I mainly use Apple devices for personal and professional work — including a MacBook, iPad Air, and iPhone — though I also keep a Linux laptop and an Android device (Nothing Phone) around for testing and flexibility.
🧑💻 Terminal & CLI
My terminal setup is built around iTerm2, Zsh, Oh My Zsh, and Starship, styled with Powerlevel10k and Nerd Fonts.
🔧 Development Environment
My main editor is Visual Studio Code, enhanced with extensions for GitOps, Kubernetes, Terraform, YAML, and Markdown.
I occasionally use Sublime Text for lightweight edits, but VSCode is where most of my development happens.
For version control, I use Git with GitHub.
My container workflows rely on Docker, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes tools like kubectl, kubectx, kubens, and Lens for cluster visualization.
☁️ Cloud & DevOps Stack
I work primarily with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with experience in AWS (certified) and Azure (tested when needed).
For infrastructure as code, I use Terraform, Kustomize, and CloudFormation.
My GitOps stack includes FluxCD and ArgoCD.
For CI/CD, I rely on GitHub Actions and GitLab CI.
Monitoring and observability are handled using Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, and the ELK Stack, DataDog.
Security-wise, I regularly work with IAM, Workload Identity, and SOPS for secrets management.
I also use Ansible and shell scripting for automation and repetitive tasks.
✍️ Writing & Productivity
For note-taking, I alternate between Apple Notes for simplicity and Obsidian for more structured, linked thinking and knowledge organization.
When it comes to writing, I use Ghost for publishing, Grammarly for polishing, and Notion occasionally for drafts or idea boards.
I manage tasks using Things 3 and Apple Reminders, depending on the level of detail I need.
My browser of choice is Google Chrome, with Firefox Developer Edition as a secondary tool.
I’ve tried Safari multiple times but haven’t made it my default yet.
🛠️ Utilities & Nice-to-Haves
I rely on Raycast for quick actions and navigation, Rectangle for window snapping and layout management, and CleanShot X for screenshots and screen recording.
For intelligent assistance, I use ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, both of which have become essential parts of my workflow — especially in scripting, YAML, and refactoring.
Last updated: July 2025