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Creator of Michael's Tech Blog | CS @Columbia '28 | Classical Double Bassist | Tech Enthusiast |

Music, Code, and Snow: February in NYC

Music, Code, and Snow: February in NYC

Hi readers! It's been a minute since my last post. A lot of great things have happened in my life this February! Stick around to hear about what's been going on and what's to come. As college students, we all struggle with managing our

How to create professional websites quickly with Hugo

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How to create professional websites quickly with Hugo

I've been experimenting with Hugo, the world's fastest static site generator. My goal is to use Hugo to quickly convert my Markdown notes into websites, allowing me to share my favorite course notes from Columbia University with the world. In the meantime, while I refine my

Mastering Markdown and Development Tools: A CS Student’s Guide to Efficiency

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Mastering Markdown and Development Tools: A CS Student’s Guide to Efficiency

Markdown: The ultimate dev productivity hack. Transform your notes with simple syntax that beats HTML and word processors. Learn how to create professional documents effortlessly, convert files with ease, and level up your workflow in minutes.

My Journey to Joining the HeadStart Fellowship

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My Journey to Joining the HeadStart Fellowship

I am beyond excited to share that I have been accepted into the HeadStart Fellowship’s 7th Fellow Cohort! This program represents an incredible opportunity to connect with mentors, engage with industry professionals, and develop both personally and professionally. I wanted to take a moment to reflect on my application

Building a Fully Functional Interactive Calculator with Vanilla JavaScript

Building a Fully Functional Interactive Calculator with Vanilla JavaScript

After recently wrapping up my Etch a Sketch project, I dove into a new challenge—creating a fully functional interactive calculator using nothing but vanilla JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. This project is part of my journey through The Odin Project Foundation Course, where I continue to deepen my understanding of

I Built an Etch a Sketch in the Browser 🎨

I Built an Etch a Sketch in the Browser 🎨

I just wrapped up a fun mini-project where I built an Etch a Sketch using vanilla JavaScript, HTML, and CSS! It’s a fully interactive drawing tool that you can use directly in the browser. You can adjust the grid size, choose colors, and unleash your creativity—just like the

Odin Project: Building Rock, Paper, Scissors with Vanilla JavaScript

Odin Project: Building Rock, Paper, Scissors with Vanilla JavaScript

I just wrapped up a mini-project where I built a Rock, Paper, Scissors game using vanilla JavaScript and basic HTML/CSS to play directly in the browser. This is the third-to-last project in the Odin Project Foundations Course. If you’re looking to dive into web development, I highly recommend

Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions: The Power of Personal Goals

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Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions: The Power of Personal Goals

Happy new year to all my readers! I hope everyone is enjoying time with family and friends. Whether you are skiing down a mountain (what I should be doing about now), in the tropics, or just chilling at home: I hope you’re enjoying this much needed break from school

Fresh Start: Reflection on First-Semester at Columbia

Fresh Start: Reflection on First-Semester at Columbia

Well, first-semester of freshman year just finished over. My experience at Columbia University so far has been amazing...

Welcome to my blog!

Welcome to my blog!

This is Michael's Tech Blog, I write content about being a student at Columbia University, my journey as a CS major and aspiring software engineer. I plan to write content on diversity in technology and self-hosting and tech tips! If you want to keep up with my posts,