Hi, I'm BenI make stuff
Sometimes they're useful, sometimes they're just for fun. Either way, I try to make them not terrible to use.
What I'm Working On
Here's what I've been tinkering with lately. Some are actually useful, others... well, they seemed like a good idea at the time.
Santabot
An AI-powered messaging app for kids and parents to message Santa at Christmas.
Kanora
A desktop music server built with Electron. Runs on macOS, Windows, and Raspberry Pi.
GiftBoxd
Keep track of gifts, ideas, and spending. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
My Tech Stack
Technologies I work with to build modern web and mobile applications. The bars show how comfortable I am with each—though let's be honest, we're all just googling things half the time.
iOS Development
Native iOS applications with Swift and UIKit. My primary expertise and passion.
Frontend Development
Building modern web applications with AI-assisted development using Claude and ChatGPT.
Mobile Cross-Platform
Cross-platform mobile development when native isn't required.
Backend & Architecture
Server-side development and system architecture design—planning is my superpower.
Occasionally I Write Things
When I'm not breaking things, I sometimes write about web development, mobile apps, and whatever else catches my attention.
The Great Pivot: From Cross-Platform Web Tech to back to Native Development.
A deep dive into how I built a scalable music streaming server using modern web technologies and why I chose this particular stack.
The Technical Architecture Behind Kanora
A deep dive into how I built a scalable music streaming server using modern web technologies and why I chose this particular stack.