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Alen here 👋 -- product person, rookie developer, failed footballer

Over a decade experience discovering, designing, developing and delivering awesome products.

Building with user first design, leveraging advanced AI technologies (ML, NLP , LLMs) to deliver scalable, innovative solutions that address real-world challenges.

Some companies I've worked for and with...

TitaniaAdargaBubbleManchester CitySplunkImprobableSonyTitaniaAdargaBubbleManchester CitySplunkImprobableSony

Projects

Check out the I use to build these projects.

viewpoint.
viewpoint.

A way to understand articles by the viewpoints of those invovled.

Adarga Panoptic
Adarga Panoptic

Geopolitical perspectives using Generative AI

Reading List

Interesting Apps I Use

Apps that make my daily workflow more productive and enjoyable.

NotchNook
NotchNook

Transforms the MacBook notch into a functional utility center with widgets, live actions, and file storage.

Dia Browser
Dia Browser

AI-powered browser that helps with writing, learning, and research by chatting with your tabs.

!Weather
!Weather

Beautiful weather app that lets you "play" through the day to see weather changes over time.

Notion
Notion

My go-to workspace for notes, project management, and knowledge organization. Incredibly versatile.

Reeder
Reeder

Elegant RSS reader rebuilt for modern use. Perfect for staying updated with blogs and news sources.

Sleeve
Sleeve

Displays beautiful album artwork on your desktop for whatever music you're currently playing.

CleanMyMac
CleanMyMac

Keeps my Mac running smoothly by cleaning junk files, managing storage, and optimizing performance.

Recommendations

Learnability Isn't Enough: How to Design Apps That Are Easy to Use in the Long Run, Not Just the First Run
Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
The Pep Revolution: Inside Guardiola's Manchester City
The Social Dilemma
Design & Thinking
Learnability Isn't Enough: How to Design Apps That Are Easy to Use in the Long Run, Not Just the First Run
Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
The Pep Revolution: Inside Guardiola's Manchester City
The Social Dilemma
Design & Thinking