Software Engineer & Data Specialist

Hi there 👋 I'm Max

I build data-driven web products and write about what I learn along the way. I also take photographs.

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Currently working on data infrastructure and AI tooling. On the side, building out this site and exploring generative AI workflows. Open to conversations about interesting projects. More about me →

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Personal Portfolio — Next.js 15 + Sanity CMS

I built this portfolio as a monorepo with Next.js 15 App Router and Sanity as a headless CMS — and then made the site itself the first project entry. Here's how it all fits together.

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maxcsh-photography urban Tokyo Station
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Urban Photography Series

A collection of street photography capturing the essence of urban life in major cities around the world.

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Setouchi Triennale 2025 Spring

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Setouchi Triennale 2025 Spring

Cracking the Google Cloud Generative AI Leader Certification: A Comprehensive Study Guide

Having recently tackled this exam, I've reorganized my personal study notes into a comprehensive guide to help you pass on your first attempt. Covers all four domains: AI/ML fundamentals, Google's Gen AI product portfolio, improving model output, and Responsible AI.

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Google Cloud Generative AI Leader Certification

Photography

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Day trip of the warm north coast
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