I build calm, useful tools with code — a self‑taught maker turning curiosity, constraint, and persistence into products.
Hi, I’m Nugget. I’m a self‑taught creator driven by curiosity, code, and more coffee than I’ll ever admit. I’m not a credential collector — my path has been carved by resilience, a lot of trial‑and‑error, and the stubborn urge to keep learning.
Like many people, I’ve carried heavy things for a long time. Some days they’re loud, most days they’re quiet. Building software became my anchor — a way to turn noise into something useful, a way to make space for calm. Code didn’t just become a skill; it became a way to cope and to contribute.
Mental health matters to me. If anything I design helps one person feel a little less alone, a little more understood, or a little more in control, that matters more than metrics. You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful — you get stronger by showing up again and again.
You’re not the sum of your setbacks. You’re the sum of your persistence.
Privacy‑first tools like Nuggy’s Manager (diabetes dashboard) where all sensitive data stays on your device. No gimmicks — just fast, accessible UX that reduces noise.
Secure admin panels, session‑based auth, bcrypt hashing, strict CSP/HSTS, Docker/Unraid deployments, and “works on Sunday night” reliability.
Small utilities, snippets, and write‑ups that document the path — mistakes included — so the next person moves faster.
Projects and prose that remind you: struggle isn’t a flaw. Showing up, creating, and caring is strength.