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  • AI Is Transforming Programming: Platforming Doesn’t Take Years Anymore

    Platforming is the act of building a digital foundation that supports business operations — from user authentication to billing, scheduling, internal tools, customer portals, and beyond. What used to require massive teams and long timelines can now be spun up by small, focused crews with the right stack and mindset.

    With powerful frameworks to develop web APIs, thousands of external APIs like Stripe, cheap infrastructure from nearly any cloud provider, and open source efforts that have templatized and componentized everything — plus AI guiding your path — it’s now possible to platform an entire Fortune 500-style organization in weeks, even days. All it takes is the right people in the right, ripe environment to execute fast.

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  • 950sq ft Basement Project

    In the Spring of 2024 while waiting for a new job to begin, I finished the basement of a 4k sf single family home in Maryland.

    This project has helped me learn immensely about the trades and the importance of experience across all fields from framing to plumbing to electrical to shower waterproofing. All aspects of this project involved complications that experienced general contractors get good at handling on a regular basis for their customers.

    The right tool for the job, the right materials and equipment, from the right people, can make the difference to make a successful and lasting finished product. Logistics, storage, and procurement are all underrated aspects to what goes into making a full service construction project come together.

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  • AI is Transforming Programming: Enabling Everyone to Have ‘Superpowers’

    GitHub Copilot, VS Code, and WSL2 can provide any Windows user with the ability to be a developer, Novice and Pro

    Pictured: VS Code Insiders, GitHub Copilot, and WSL2 Ubuntu

    Building a web app can feel daunting, especially when you’re not a professional software engineer. But today, thanks to advancements in AI and modern tools, even someone like me—an OK sysadmin or mechanic or handyperson on my best days!—can take on ambitious projects with confidence…

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  • 2011 F150 5.0 oil pan leak and transmission coolant line swap

    Last year I did some work to my F-150. It was really fun and a little bit nerve-wracking given I had never done any work like this on my own before. It turned out well, I made mistakes and learned from them, and fixed up a very old truck to keep it going and help facilitate a move.

    • Front suspension shock / strut, sway, upper control arms
    • Transmission coolant lines and radiator
    • Transmission fluid and pan gasket
    • Oil pan gasket
    • Rocker panel covers black plastic molded
    • Interior work (water damaged)
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  • Maryland Business Information Systems Consultant

    Hello, I’m Alexander Ramsey. I specialize in delivering smart, tailored business IT Solutions.

    My services are designed to propel your small business forward in the digital age:

    • Marketing and Sales Enablement: Amplify your brand’s reach and drive sales with data-driven strategies.
    • Branding and Digital Advertising: Build a strong brand presence and connect with your target audience through effective digital campaigns.
    • Customer Service and Project Management: Optimize customer interactions and streamline project workflows for enhanced efficiency.
    • Security Consulting and Disaster Recovery: Safeguard your business with robust security measures and contingency planning.
    • Information Technology Integration and Silo Reduction: Enhance operational efficiency by integrating IT systems and reducing data silos.
    Contact Me


    RTS Enviro – www.rtsenviro.com
    Maryland Mold Inspection and Asbestos Inspection Services


    CRS Builds – www.crsbuilds.com
    North Carolina Home Builder and Developer


    Skillset DC – www.skillsetdc.com
    DMV General Contractor

  • Explore My Gaggiuino Project Photos: DIY Espresso Machine Mod

    I’m excited to share my latest open-source project, Gaggiuino—a fun DIY mod for the Gaggia Classic espresso machine. I’m currently putting together the internal electronics, using Arduino to control temperature, pressure, and shot timing. The goal is to give coffee lovers more control over their brew while keeping the process hands-on. It’s all about blending old-school espresso making with modern tech, and I can’t wait to see where it goes!

    Update August 2024: I’ve been running the machine successfully for about six months now and it is fantastic! It has become a very powerful entry-pro espresso machine worth much more $$$ than the original sticker price.

    My completed machine with the 3d printed LCD display from Ali Express:

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  • Dealing with PATH, Bash Profiles, Git config in Windows

    This post serves as a convenience for me and possibly others (probably not because nobody develops on windows) on how to manage working within Git Bash and Command Line in general within Windows 10. It can be a real pain in the neck to develop on Windows. (Updated for 11 in 2023!)

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  • Genetic Algorithm Vehicles

    http://rednuht.org/genetic_cars_2/

  • Intel Kernel Row Hammer Exposure


    A massive vulnerability in Intel CPU memory architecture is being addressed by operating system platforms including Windows. Primarily, virtualization performance will be affected by up to 30%, according to an article published by Extreme Tech. More information on Row Hammer vulnerability can be found here. I predict that this will have implications on cloud performance and affordability. In addition, we may see some reduction in investor confidence in Intel stock in coming months.

  • Mount Agung Volcano Eruption Soon?

    Mount Agung Volcano Eruption Soon?

    I saw that the Mt. Agung Volcano was active and under an evacuation warning earlier today. Out of curiosity, I googled around to find out more about how I could know up to the minute what was going on with it. To weed out the nonsense from the real information I used the following query: Mount Agung seismic activity -news -guardian -express -cnn and went to page 3 or 4 to find the following:

    Huge Map with Live updates on all Earthquakes in the same region of Indonesia:
    https://magma.vsi.esdm.go.id/

    Jakarta Post news article from Sept 25 (6 days from today!):
    http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/09/25/mt-agung-eruption-could-be-imminent-agency.html

    Some serious details about the type of monitoring performed by an org. called WOVO:
    http://www.wovo.org/1601_1607.html