Hi! I’m Artëm.
I’m passionate about computers, arts, and writing. I grew up in Russia, where I majored in applied math and computer security. Since 2013, my wife Julia and I live in (mostly) sunny Philadelphia, where I work at Betterment.
On this website, I rant about programming and publish notes on personal productivity and pop culture. In case you’re looking for a place to start, my most popular post is “The Language of Programming”. Or you can just play tetris.
Recent writing
Programming
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Makeshift image sharing using Alfred
Another addition to my Alfred workflows: a CloudApp-like image sharing support. -
Easy Calendar navigation with Alfred
Using Alfred’s Script Filters to quickly jump to calendar events or relevant links. -
Choosing Your Giants: Principles for Navigating the Landscape of Emerging Tech
I gave a talk about the philosophy of technology choices at the (online) Philly ETE 2020.
Other notes
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I’m playing indie games again
I found a purpose for my Nintendo Switch: catching up on all the great indie games I’d skip on other platforms. -
Minimalism and music
Not all complexity is incidental. In music, it takes a trained ear to appreciate the loss. -
The saving joy of Persona 5
My 110 hours with a game I thought I’d dislike.
Family
My wife Julia is a freelance designer and illustrator. Together we built a website for our wedding day in 2013. She is always on a lookout for interesting projects. You can marvel at her work and get in touch by visiting madebyjulia.com.