The Scheme of Things

The Scheme of Things

A blog about the unexpected developments in life and the grander design behind it all

  • Urban Logistics

    read 6 min (1324 words) / write May 12, 2016

    Urban Logistics is a sample data visualization dashboard for marketing and growth analysis using generic courier delivery service data provided by Postmates. A technology agnostic approach I used dc.js and Crossfilter to create an interactive dashboard with multi-dimensional charts. I prioritized these data visualization libraries over D3 because I wanted... Read more ⇒

  • Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed

    read 2 min (324 words) / write Jan 6, 2016

    I first heard about coding bootcamps two years ago when a good friend of mine told me about a startup called App Academy. It happened over a margarita happy hour and like the complimentary chips they were serving, I ate it all up: A viable alternative to the uneconomical, drawn... Read more ⇒

  • Priorities

    read 2 min (331 words) / write Jan 5, 2016

    I should really just let it go. I only have three more days at my current job but it’s taking a lot for me to make it through the week. All these loose ends I’ve been trying to tie up are fraying out of control so my stress levels are... Read more ⇒

  • ROME

    read 3 min (726 words) / write Jan 4, 2016

    First real workout of the year today and it was.. a lot. Ha! Got back in town and accidentally napped the afternoon away so when I woke up I treated myself to three hours of back squats; various AMRAPs (you ever heard of GI Jane?); and some sparring/bag work. I... Read more ⇒

  • Blogified

    read 1 min (224 words) / write Jan 3, 2016

    It’s been a long day. I’ve been working on The Scheme of Things since around 9:30 this morning and it’s been pretty much non-stop minus a few food and potty breaks. Wait, caveat to that last part: I was even working on this blog when I was doing the deed... Read more ⇒

  • Taking risks and being selfish

    read 2 min (447 words) / write Jan 2, 2016

    Five weeks ago, I was reeling over the idea of telling my boss that I’d be leaving the company in the new year. All I could think of was how painful that experience would be, but then I remembered this little nugget: I am the sole agent when it comes... Read more ⇒

  • New year's resolutions

    read 2 min (375 words) / write Jan 1, 2016

    Happy 2016! This one’s going to be a big one, I can really feel it: exciting career, new challenges, and better opportunities. I think in my last update I was still preparing to apply to Hack Reactor and now I’m about ready to take the plunge. Just a few more... Read more ⇒

  • Telegraph Academy Prep II | Day 01

    read 2 min (444 words) / write Aug 17, 2015

    It was such an exciting feeling to be back in the classroom after nearly two years since I finished up my course at Cal. It was like the first day of computer lab combined with 's first general meeting: very easy-going instructors and down to earth people. At first, I... Read more ⇒