As a Principal Systems Architect and Digital Strategy Expert, my workflow is built around efficiency, speed, and flexibility. My MacBook is a carefully tuned powerhouse, running a battle-tested software stack for AI, automation, web development, and cloud architecture. Here’s the full breakdown.
1. Development & Programming
Homebrew: The First Thing I Install
Homebrew is a must-have package manager for macOS. It makes installing developer tools, programming languages, and system utilities effortless.
Programming Languages & Frameworks
- Python – AI, automation, and backend scripting.
- Dart – Cross-platform development with Flutter.
- R – Statistical computing and data analysis.
- Rust – High-performance, memory-safe systems programming.
- PHP – Powering custom-built WordPress sites and backend APIs.
- Node.js – Fast, event-driven backend development.
Web Technologies & Frameworks
- HTMX – Extending HTML’s power without heavy JavaScript frameworks.
- HTMP – My own full-fledged PHP templating engine and framework.
Neovim & VSCode: The Power Duo
- Neovim – A lightweight, highly customizable text editor for fast development.
- VSCode – A full-fledged IDE with powerful extensions and debugging tools.
2. Terminal & Shell
iTerm2: The Terminal Upgrade
iTerm2 is my go-to terminal for split panes, better search, and deep customization.
Zsh & Oh My Zsh: A More Productive Shell
- Zsh – My shell of choice for scripting and efficiency.
- Oh My Zsh – Supercharges Zsh with plugins, themes, and aliases.
3. Productivity & Automation
- Raycast – A next-gen Spotlight alternative with automation tools.
- Warp – A blazing-fast, Rust-based terminal.
- Obsidian – My go-to knowledge base for structured documentation.
4. Cloud & Infrastructure Tools
- Docker – Essential for containerized development.
- Kubernetes (kubectl) – For orchestrating cloud-native applications.
- Terraform – Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud deployments.
- AWS CLI – Direct access to Amazon Web Services from the terminal.
5. AI & Machine Learning
- Jupyter Notebook – Fast prototyping and data exploration.
- PyTorch & TensorFlow – Deep learning and AI development frameworks.
Conclusion
With this stack, my MacBook remains a high-performance, development powerhouse. Whether it’s coding, digital strategy, AI, or cloud automation, this setup ensures speed, efficiency, and scalability.