Tech is getting ridiculous.
I'm Josh. I'm a software engineer who likes talking about what's happening in tech — from the latest AI releases and tech controversies to companies making questionable decisions. I cover the stories I find interesting, share my thoughts, and try to make sense of where this industry is going.
I also build my own software, bring people together through Deploy Vancouver, and try to get out and see the world whenever I can.
I talk about tech on YouTube.
Apps, software, new products, tech news, and whatever else the industry has decided to get excited about this week.
Some of it is genuinely impressive. Some of it is complete nonsense. I like figuring out which is which.
That's also the idea behind Genius or Ridiculous, a series where I put new tech to the test and find out whether it actually deserves the hype.
A few things I've made
Why running AI locally might actually make sense.
I built my own protein tracker. Here's how that went.
A surprisingly easy way to end up with a very expensive AI app.
Let's get Vancouver's tech people in a room.
I'm putting together Deploy Vancouver, an in-person tech community for people who build things, work in tech, or just find this stuff interesting.
New ideas, product demos, interesting people, and actual conversations. Less awkward networking, more getting to know what everyone is working on.
I build things, too.
I've spent years building software for businesses, and I still enjoy making my own stuff.
Most of what I'm working on stays pretty quiet until there's something worth showing. I like building in private and launching in public.
When something's ready, you'll hear about it.
And sometimes I leave my desk.
I also make travel videos over at WanderJosh.
I'm a big believer that you don't need to quit your job, sell everything, and become a digital nomad to see the world.
It's about making the most of the time you've got, while still having a life back home.
Need another pair of eyes on your app?
I still take on backend audits for people who'd rather find the expensive problems before their users do.
Fixed price, 48 hours, and if I don't find anything serious, I'll tell you that and refund it.