Portfolio

Code, words, and other experiments

My name is Sam, and I'm just a wordcel living in the shape rotators' world, learning to build things that work. Below are recent projects and writing from my coding journey.

Currently at Fractal AI Accelerator

Recent Work

What I've shipped

A few projects from my coding journey, each teaching me something new about building for the web.

  • Screenshot of Malan Language Tutor project showing the user interface
    TypeScriptNext.jsTailwindOpenAI API

    Malan Language Tutor

    AI-powered conversation practice for language learners

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  • Screenshot of Flexbox Layout Sandbox project showing the user interface
  • Screenshot of Pet Rock Simulator project showing the user interface
  • Screenshot of Tic-Tac-Toe project showing the user interface

Recent Writing

Latest thoughts

June 28, 2025

The Real Math Blues

The numbers were scary!

6 min read
June 21, 2025

How To Get To The Bakery

On what we take for granted

6 min read
June 7, 2025

"Be annoying"

How I learned to stop worrying and ask for help

4 min read