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Last updated: February 14, 2026

Current work

Working as a remote Software Engineer (Frontend) at DuckDuckGo.
Currently focused on DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro / Personal Information Removal (data broker protection for US users).
Most of my time goes into the UI and UX of the dashboard: helping people understand
- what we're finding about their data,
- what we're doing about it,
- and why "no results" is actually a good thing, not a failure.

Designing flows and interfaces that:
- tell a clear narrative around search → opt-out → long-running processes;
- set realistic expectations (some brokers are slow, some never fully cooperate);
- give visual feedback so users feel something is happening, even when work is asynchronous and takes time.
Working on a shared webview-based frontend that runs across multiple native environments (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android) via a messaging bridge. We keep the bridge abstracted so most UI work stays platform-agnostic while still integrating with native capabilities.

At DuckDuckGo we don't do classic behavioral tracking: we avoid invasive analytics, funnels, and session replays, relying instead on minimal, privacy-preserving pixels.
This makes UX improvement very different from typical product work:
- fewer dashboards, more user interviews;
- more guesswork and iteration based on limited signals;
- stronger focus on observability for failures rather than "optimize the funnel".
It's challenging, but it forces us to be intentional and respectful about what we measure.

Moving from "pure IC" mindset to something closer to project owner:
- coordinating designers, product, devops, and other engineers;
- running project rituals: kick-offs, mid-mortems, post-mortems;
- keeping people aligned over weeks, not just sprints.
Getting better at time management in remote work:
- defending deep work blocks,
- being explicit about priorities,
- not drowning in meetings and async threads.

Drafting essays (for the professional side) around:
- how frontend engineers can own projects end-to-end, not just tickets;
- remote work habits that don't collapse under meetings and notifications;
- designing honest UX for products that deal with anxiety, privacy, and risk.
On a more personal side, I keep thinking (and sometimes writing) about:
- loneliness, capitalism, and the attention economy;
- how "engagement" reshapes our sense of community.
- If you’re really curious, you’ll eventually find those essays.

Most of my non-working time belongs to family: I'm a father and a husband, and that shapes how I think about time and energy.
When I manage to disconnect:
- walking or spending time in nature;
- reading;
- occasionally getting lost in videogames.
A slightly odd but very effective way I clear my head: juggling. It forces just enough focus to quiet everything else for a bit.

All opinions here are my own and don't represent DuckDuckGo.