About Me¶
Hello, and welcome to the about page of my website. My name is Daniel, and if you're here, you're going to find out some random things about me. I'll probably use the wonders of AI to bring some order to this page. I decided to create it because, although I usually don't like talking about myself, I figured if I was going through the trouble of building a website, I might as well include a space to share my philosophy on a few things.
Some Things About Me¶
I was born in Ireland but moved to Israel about ten years ago. A question I often get asked on Zoom calls is: Why did you move to Israel? It’s always a bit awkward to answer honestly because the real reason isn’t the kind of casual conversation material you'd typically use in Zoom introductions.
The truth is, I moved to Israel because I always wanted to. I believe it’s the only place where the Jewish people truly belong. That said, I sometimes keep this belief to myself out of a desire not to offend relatives living in the diaspora. While living in Israel does come with its challenges—and I've certainly discussed a few of those over the years—overall, and especially these days, I see it as the best decision of my life.
Work & Tech Thingies¶
Professionally, I've spent most of my career working in technology communications. My fascination with tech probably dates back to my youth when I spent a lot of time helping my wonderful late grandfather with his frequent tech problems. Later on, an enterprising friend introduced me to Ubuntu Linux when my laptop broke, and I couldn’t afford a new one. That experience sparked my deeper interest in technology.
Over the years, I've written tech blogs on various topics. These days, however, I'm particularly interested in AI and large language models (LLMs). This interest likely stems from how LLMs bridge two worlds that I love: technology and language. I'm especially fascinated by their potential to help people make sense of large and fast-changing data sets—like news and geopolitics, which we all navigate daily.
Some random beliefs¶
There are a few things I hold strong opinions about:
- I'm a huge fan and believer in the potential of remote work—much of which remains untapped.
- I’m something of a contrarian when it comes to tech preferences: I love desktop computers and will take email over WhatsApp any day.
Other Hobbies¶
Outside of work and tech, I enjoy traveling—especially around Israel—going to the pub, and meeting friends. Now that I'm in my 30s, I think it's safe to admit that these are pretty much my favorite hobbies in life.
Messages & Communications¶
Thanks for stopping by! Occasionally, I receive emails from all sorts of people. The only ones I deliberately avoid responding to are threatening letters or requests for tech help. For all other communications, I try my best to reply eventually.