Tools & Software I Use
Curated list of tools and software I personally use and recommend for DevOps, content creation, CRM, and productivity.
DevOps & Infrastructure
The tools I use daily for infrastructure and platform engineering
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code
Industry standard for managing cloud infrastructure. I use it for all AWS/GCP projects.
terraform.ioKubernetes
Container Orchestration
Essential for production container workloads. Use with EKS, GKE, or self-managed clusters.
kubernetes.ioGitHub Actions
CI/CD
My go-to for CI/CD pipelines. Free for public repos, excellent marketplace of actions.
github.com/features/actionsDatadog
Monitoring & Observability
Comprehensive monitoring for infrastructure, applications, and logs. Worth the cost at scale.
datadoghq.comMedia & Content Creation
Tools for creating content, videos, and marketing materials
Notion
Documentation & Knowledge Base
Best all-in-one workspace for docs, notes, and project management. I use it for everything.
notion.soCanva
Design & Graphics
Quick and easy design tool for social media graphics, presentations, and marketing materials.
canva.comOBS Studio
Screen Recording
Free, open-source screen recording and streaming software. Perfect for creating course content.
obsproject.comGrammarly
Writing Assistant
Catches grammar mistakes and improves writing clarity. Essential for blog posts and documentation.
grammarly.comCRM & Business
Tools for managing clients, scheduling, and business operations
Cal.com
Scheduling
Open-source Calendly alternative. I use it for all discovery calls and consultations.
cal.comStripe
Payments
Best payment processor for online businesses. Clean API, great documentation, reliable.
stripe.comMailchimp
Email Marketing
Email marketing automation. Free tier is generous for small lists, good deliverability.
mailchimp.comAirtable
Database / CRM
Flexible spreadsheet-database hybrid. Great for lightweight CRM and project tracking.
airtable.comProductivity & Development
Daily tools for coding and productivity
VS Code
Best code editor. Extensions for everything. Free and open-source.
iTerm2
Terminal replacement for macOS. Split panes, search, and better UX than default Terminal.
Raycast
Spotlight replacement. Clipboard history, window management, snippets, and more.
1Password
Password manager. Worth every penny for security and convenience.
Note: These are tools I genuinely use and recommend. Some links may be affiliate links, but I only recommend tools I personally use in my business and consulting work.