Software

The tools you use shape how you think and work. I stay current with the best software for engineering, knowledge management, and collaboration—and I build my own when existing tools fall short.

I work with the full spectrum of AI capabilities to understand their strengths, limitations, and practical applications.

Large Language Models

• Claude (Anthropic) — Deep reasoning, analysis, and content generation
• GPT-4 (OpenAI) — General-purpose assistance and code generation
• Gemini (Google) — Multimodal tasks and research

AI Development Tools

• Claude Code — AI-powered software development
• Cursor — AI-first code editor with intelligent assistance
• GitHub Copilot — Code completion and suggestions

AI Agents & Automation

• Custom agents — Task-specific automation built on LLM APIs
• MCP servers — Model Context Protocol integrations for extended capabilities

Effective knowledge management is the foundation of clear thinking and sustainable productivity.

• Workflowy — Outlining, brainstorming, and hierarchical note-taking
• Notion — Structured documentation and team wikis
• Obsidian — Personal knowledge base with linked notes

Visual communication is essential for architecture, strategy, and alignment.

• Sketch — UI design and visual assets
• MermaidChart — Code-based diagrams that live with your documentation
• LucidChart — Collaborative diagramming for architecture and processes

When existing tools don’t fit, I build my own. My open-source projects are available at github.com/mholzen.

I build tools for:

• Workflow automation and productivity
• Data processing and transformation
• Integration between systems
• Personal knowledge management

Building software isn’t just my profession—it’s how I solve problems and explore ideas.