Hi, I’m Allen!
I’m a software engineering executive and technology enthusiast based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Having worked for companies big and small, I’m most energized by the dynamic potential of startups, early in their journeys. I’m at my best helping scale teams while up-leveling the people that I work with.
With my wife and two kids, we enjoy the quiet serenity of reading, nearby national parks, and simple crafts. I get overly excited by new gadgetry, and nurture a bad habit of picking up new hobbies. Since 2011, this site has collected my regular, late-night musings.
Thoughts on the Vision Pro
The reality of Apple hardware launches is that there’s no shortage of previews,…
Ephemeral Web Real Estate
In an era when written letters are outright quaint, I still enjoy the tradition of the…
Site Under Construction
Hey, it’s a fresh coat of paint! Every couple of years, I get tired of looking at how…
Software Business Longevity
Reading about Artifact’s announcement of their imminent shutdown was a bummer.…
Batched Reading Efficiencies
I’m trying a new read-it-later app, Omnivore. Alright, so trying out a new app…
The Return of Epic Single-Player Gaming
Video games have been traditionally divided between single-player and multiplayer games. The…
Review: Going Infinite
It’s been rough for crypto for the past couple of years. Beyond the crypto winter and…
The Stasis of E-Ink
I’m fond of e-ink displays and devices catering to the display type. My kitchen…
Year in Review — 2023
I started Year in Review articles for this blog back in 2014, as an exercise to look back…
Content Everything
Recently, I’ve attended a couple of in-person industry conferences—more than years…