Welcome. I’m Nelson — a student, developer, analyst, and lifelong tinkerer.
This space isn’t a traditional blog. It’s a sandbox, a digital lab, and a living archive of everything I build, break, rebuild, and explore. It’s where I document projects that span code, hardware, automation, data — and the weird edge cases curiosity leads me to.
I created Atypical Tinkerer to stay grounded in the process — not just polished outcomes, but the rough edges, the breakdowns, breakthroughs, and the quiet lessons. It’s a space for reflection, iteration, and progress over perfection.
By day, I’m diving into full-stack development, IoT systems, data analytics, and research. By night (and during most in-between moments), I chase down questions, try new tools, and experiment with anything that blurs the line between technical and creative work.
What You’ll Find Here
Application Development
Projects using PHP, Python, MySQL, JavaScript, and Java — covering front-end to backend systems.
IoT, Home Automation, & Embedded Tech
Exploring smart devices, automation projects, and embedded systems featuring Raspberry Pi builds, sensor-based control, and microcontroller logic.
Data Analytics
Visual dashboards, SQL queries, and storytelling with data using platforms like Tableau and Python.