About
Hi, I'm Conor. HAMCo.dev is my personal studio space. It is a portfolio and a lab. I build things, break things, then write down what actually worked.
What I do
- Front end apps with React, Astro, and TypeScript
- SharePoint and Microsoft 365 solutions that real teams can live in
- Small utilities and patterns that make daily work faster and cleaner
How I work
Simple core, flexible edges. I like clear data flows, thoughtful state, and code that is easy to delete or replace. I use DevOps habits, write things down, and try to leave good edges for future me.
- Desired result → logic → implementation
- Ship small, iterate, document decisions
- Performance, accessibility, and maintainability over novelty
Outside the code
I build things, fix things, and stay curious. I like challenges, good ideas, and tools that help people do more with less. And I don’t mind getting a little nerdy along the way.
HAMCo is a tiny studio for experiments in web, product, and tooling. It is where I prototype ideas, cut them down to the useful parts, and share what holds up.
What is HAMCo
It started as my Acme Corporation for school projects, then became a backronym and an ethos. H is Human, A is Animal, M is Machine, C is Computer, and o is Organization. Together it is HAMCo: a balance of human needs, animal instincts, machine logic, and structured organization. Easy to remember and hard to shake.
Focus areas
HAMCo exists at the overlap of design, development, and systems thinking. Every project is a small test of how people and technology can work together with less friction.
- Interfaces: tools and layouts that stay calm under pressure
- Automation: scripts and flows that remove boring repetition
- Knowledge systems: turning scattered notes into shared context
- Visual language: patterns, textures, and typography that feel intentional
- Balance: the space where human, animal, and machine instincts meet
Principles
- Clarity first. If it is hard to explain, it is not ready.
- Use the fewest moving parts that do the job well.
- Prefer boring tech that ships over clever tech that slips.
- Write the why, not just the what.