I’m a maker at heart.

By day, I’m a programmer building commerce platforms and websites. I spend a lot of time in code — designing systems, solving problems, and making things work smoothly online. But when the laptop closes, I like to build things I can actually hold.

Make Machine is where digital meets physical.

I work with laser cutters, 3D printers, microcontrollers, LEDs, and electronics of all kinds — Raspberry Pis, Picos, Arduinos — if it exists, I’ve probably experimented with it (and possibly own every version). I design and program my own devices, build custom LED matrices, create lamps from mason jars, and laser-cut everything from intricate lighting to small wooden boxes.

But making, for me, isn’t just about machines.

Sometimes it’s just an axe, a sharp knife, and a piece of wood — carving spoons and kuksas by hand. Other times it’s brewing beer, baking sourdough bread, or experimenting with something completely new just because I feel like it. I’m always exploring a different craft, learning by doing, and enjoying the process — even when I’m not particularly good at it.

I love thrift shops. Old devices deserve second lives. Upcycling forgotten tech into something unexpected is one of my favorite creative challenges. Taking something apart, understanding it, and turning it into something better — or at least something different — is deeply satisfying.

I’m wired to think differently.

If you tell me you have a problem, I’ll probably approach it from an unexpected angle. I might find a solution quickly… and then spend a year building it properly.

I believe you’re never too old to play with LEGO.

I believe creativity doesn’t need permission.

And I believe making things — digital or physical — is one of the most rewarding ways to spend your time.

The only thing I can’t seem to build is gaming skills. I lose every time.

But that’s okay. I’ll just build something instead.