About

I'm a tinkerer who enjoys working across different areas of technology and writing. I've taken on various roles throughout my career and produce music in my spare time.

My journey

I studied electronics and communication engineering and got my Cambridge BULATS certification in 2010. In 2012, I decided to drop out of college to focus on digital media marketing and music. That's when I started my career in search marketing.

Since then, I've been creating marketing campaigns and high-quality content across different mediums. I've also been continuously learning new technologies since 2015, particularly in PHP programming, Python scripting, web servers, DevOps, and front-end development.

I've worked with startups like Dorix, Heyooo, Tap4Fun, Labex, ugChain, IObit Software, and Acodez. These experiences gave me valuable insights and cross-cultural exposure.

Projects & tools

Over the years, I've built various micro projects and utilities:

crushmon.com - A privacy-friendly tool to compress, resize, and convert images instantly.

html.earth - A simple site generator that converts Markdown to HTML pages for static sites.

bear.css.observer - A live CSS playground designed for bearblog.dev users.

Nanuq - Converts bear blog post exports to multiple formats for content migration.

WP2Bear - A WordPress plugin to migrate blog posts to bearblog.dev.

rrc.fyi - An AI-powered tool to analyze Reddit profiles and user activity patterns.

zmd.ee - A collection of micro utilities accessible via curl in CLI. PHP handles the backend work with various datasets and APIs.

wr8.in - A search-friendly website starter template for Notion users, launched in October 2022.

abstraktr.py - A Python-powered art generator that creates abstract visual content on Tumblr.

mishka - An AI chatbot for Telegram and Discord platforms.

In January 2023, I also created several micro apps using OpenAI endpoints (m64.in, now pivoting).

Personal interests

Despite growing up with 16-bit consoles and 32-bit handhelds, I developed a passion for 8-bit video games. Their soundtracks influenced me more than any other music genre and inspired me to explore music production.

While I consume fiction, I have more affinity towards non-fiction literature. For films, I prefer horror, mystery, crime, and comedy genres. I'm also fascinated by Kaiju monsters, with Anguirus being my favorite.

I've created experimental music under various aliases: The Dead Author, Astral Goose, Max Pomet, m1qnet, Verfasor, and signalsiren. FL Studio is my primary DAW. Previously, I produced electronic music as Xonikk, B∆SE32, スーパーソニック, and Longma.

Current life

I currently live in Chengdu, a city with rich history, culture, and a thriving tech industry. My hometown is Kozhikode, a coastal city in Kerala, India, known for its beaches, historic temples, and food culture. Though I'm far from home, my roots there remain an important part of my identity.

Contact me

I'm interested in connecting with people who share similar interests. I tend to be more introverted and speak less, but I value meaningful conversations.