The Art of Digital Note-Taking
A comprehensive guide to building a personal knowledge management system that actually works.
12 min readHello, I'm Josh
Builder, thinker, and lifelong learner exploring the intersection of technology and human experience.
About Me
I'm a technologist and creative problem solver passionate about building meaningful digital experiences. My journey spans from software engineering to product design, always with a focus on creating tools that enhance how we live and work.
Background
With over a decade of experience in technology, I've worn many hats—from developer to product manager, always driven by curiosity and a desire to make things better.
Philosophy
I believe in the power of simple, elegant solutions to complex problems. Technology should enhance life, not complicate it.
Projects
A selection of things I've built and experiments I've run.
Scratch-Pad Printer
A thermal printer that creates daily scratch pads from recycled paper. Combining sustainability with productivity.
Hardware IoTDiabetes Tracking System
An intuitive mobile app for tracking blood sugar levels with predictive analytics and meal suggestions.
Healthcare MobileAI Captain's Log
Voice-activated journaling system that transcribes and organizes thoughts using natural language processing.
AI/ML VoiceTours of Duty
My professional journey through various roles and companies.
2020 - Present
Senior Product Engineer
Leading technical product development for consumer applications, focusing on user experience and scalability.
2018 - 2020
Full Stack Developer
Built and maintained enterprise web applications serving millions of users daily.
2015 - 2018
Software Engineer
Developed core infrastructure and tooling for startup products in the fintech space.
Areas of Interest
Topics that capture my curiosity and drive my exploration.
Artificial Intelligence
Exploring how AI can augment human capabilities without replacing human connection.
Digital Minimalism
Finding balance between technology's benefits and the need for presence and focus.
Design Systems
Creating cohesive, scalable design languages that enable consistent user experiences.
Knowledge Management
Building personal systems for capturing, organizing, and retrieving information effectively.
Writings
Long-form thoughts on technology, productivity, and life.
Why I Built My Own Task Manager
Sometimes the best tool is the one you build yourself. Here's what I learned from the process.
8 min readLessons from a Year of Remote Work
Reflections on productivity, collaboration, and maintaining work-life balance in a distributed world.
15 min readMy Life in Weeks
Each box represents one week of my life. The filled boxes show weeks I've lived, while empty boxes represent weeks yet to come.
Weeks lived: 0
Years: 0
Currently Reading
Books that are shaping my thinking right now.
Antifragile
On systems that gain from disorder and the limitations of prediction.
The Design of Everyday Things
Understanding how design shapes our daily interactions with the world.
Deep Work
Strategies for focused success in a distracted world.
Play Corner
Sometimes the best ideas come when we're playing. Try a quick game!
Tic-Tac-Toe
Your turn!
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in new conversations and collaborations.
Quick Consultation
Need a fresh perspective? I offer 30-minute consultations for $10. Sometimes a quick chat is all you need to unlock a solution.