📷 Creative Tools

The apps and gear I use beyond pure engineering like photography gear, editing software, blogging tools, and even ham radio equipment. This shows the creative and personal side of the toolkit—things I use to share, document, and explore beyond work.

Technology for me isn’t just about code — it’s also about capturing moments, experimenting with media, and exploring communication in every sense of the word.
Whether I’m behind a camera or tuning a transceiver, these tools keep the creative and exploratory side of my brain just as active as the engineering one.

📸 Photography & Videography

  • Nikon D750 (Full-Frame DSLR)
    My main camera for both photography and video work. I pair it with multiple FX-series lenses depending on the project — from portrait sessions to wide landscape shots.
    The D750’s balance of dynamic range, reliability, and manual control makes it my go-to for any serious shoot.

  • DJI Spark Drone
    Compact, lightweight, and perfect for capturing aerial footage or unique perspectives on trips and outdoor projects.

  • DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Gimbal
    I use this for stabilizing handheld footage when shooting short clips or tech demonstrations. It’s small enough to carry everywhere but produces buttery-smooth shots.

  • Editing & Workflow
    Most of my editing happens in Adobe Lightroom for photos and Final Cut Pro for quick video edits. I also organize and catalog my shoots in Apple Photos and external SSDs for redundancy.

📡 Amateur Radio & Communication Gear

Amateur (ham) radio has always fascinated me — the idea of connecting across continents without relying on modern infrastructure still feels like magic.
I maintain an active interest in radio communication, both as a licensed operator and as part of my IoT experimentation.

  • Motorola APX8000 – My primary multiband handheld radio, covering VHF, UHF, and 700/800 MHz ranges.
  • Motorola XPR7550e – Used mainly for DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) operations and local repeater networks.
  • Kenwood D710G – My mobile dual-band rig with integrated APRS support; perfect for vehicle-based communication and cross-band setups.
  • Icom IC-7300 – My HF base station for worldwide communication — SDR-based, precise, and a joy to operate.

I often integrate these radios with digital interfaces for packet communication, APRS tracking, and remote control experiments tied to my software and IoT projects.

🧠 Why These Tools Matter

These tools are the other half of what keeps me creative — capturing, communicating, and exploring.
They remind me that engineering isn’t only about what happens on-screen; it’s also about building, observing, and connecting with the world in new ways.