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Pro subscriber to Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok. I know which tool does what best — and when the AI is wrong.

The Multi-AI Workflow

Each AI model has different strengths. I maintain pro subscriptions to the leading platforms and have built workflows that leverage each one where it excels — knowing when to use which tool is a skill in itself.

Claude

Anthropic

Pro subscriber. My go-to for complex reasoning, code generation, and long-form analysis. Excellent at maintaining context over long conversations.

ChatGPT

OpenAI

Pro subscriber. Strong for brainstorming, creative tasks, and general-purpose assistance. Excellent plugin ecosystem.

Grok

xAI

Pro subscriber. Real-time information access, unique personality, strong for current events and unconventional perspectives.

Plus additional AI tools as needed — image generation, code completion, voice, and more.

Understanding each model's strengths, weaknesses, and optimal use cases has become a core competency. By comparing outputs, testing edge cases, and developing cross-platform workflows, I consistently achieve better results than any single tool can deliver alone.

Case Study: AI-Powered Physical Problem Solving

How I used AI to 3D print a missing part for a bed remote

My adjustable bed remote was missing its button pad. Rather than spending $50+ on a replacement remote, I used AI to design and 3D print a replacement part — for pennies in filament.

Step 1: Claude AI

Described the problem and measurements. Claude generated OpenSCAD code for the replacement parts.

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Step 2: OpenSCAD

Rendered and refined the 3D model, iterating on dimensions until the fit was precise.

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Step 3: STL Export

Exported the verified model as an STL file for 3D printing.

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Step 4: G-Code

Sliced the STL into printer instructions. Printed on a consumer 3D printer.

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Step 5: Result

Perfect-fit replacement part. Remote works like new.

Original bed remote with worn, degraded buttons
Original remote — missing button pad
Precise measurements diagram for the button pad design
AI-generated measurement diagram for precise fit
OpenSCAD 3D model of the replacement button pad
OpenSCAD 3D model — generated by Claude AI
Fixed remote with 3D-printed replacement part
Fixed — 3D-printed replacement part, works like new
This is what AI-native problem solving looks like. It's not about chatbots — it's about using AI as a thinking partner across the entire pipeline from problem definition to physical output.

AI-Powered Game Development: Manu Idle

Building Manu Idle was a full-stack AI experiment — not just one tool, but an entire pipeline of AI platforms each handling what they do best. Here's how AI shaped every stage of development.

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Grok

Questions · Coding · Game Trailer

My go-to for rapid-fire questions, coding assistance, and creative direction. Grok helped generate ideas, troubleshoot SwiftUI issues, and even script the game trailer.

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ChatGPT + Images 1.5

Art Direction · Visual Assets

Used for generating specific game art concepts and visual assets. The Images 1.5 model made it possible to iterate on art direction quickly without a dedicated artist.

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Claude

Alpha to Finish · Architecture · Speed

The engine that pushed the project from alpha to finish. Claude handled heavy code generation, architectural decisions, and helped ship features fast — turning weeks of work into days.

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Leonardo.ai

Image Generation · Game Art

Generated the majority of in-game images and visual assets. Leonardo's fine-tuned models produced game-ready art that matched the style and tone of Manu Idle's world.

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remove.bg

Background Removal · Transparent PNGs

Converted generated images to transparent PNGs — essential for layering game assets cleanly over dynamic backgrounds without manual masking.

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Nano Banana

Consistency · Style Matching

The consistency tool. Nano Banana ensured images sharing the same type looked identical where needed — matching proportions, colors, and style — while still allowing major changes between asset categories.

No single AI tool built Manu Idle. The real skill is knowing which tool to reach for at each stage — and how to orchestrate them into a pipeline that ships a real product.

What I Can Do With AI

Code Generation & Review

Using AI to write, review, and refactor code across Swift, Python, JavaScript, and more.

3D Modeling & Fabrication

Generating OpenSCAD models, STL files, and G-Code for 3D printing solutions.

SEO & Content Strategy

AI-augmented keyword research, content optimization, and competitive analysis.

Research & Analysis

Deep research across multiple AI models, cross-referencing outputs for accuracy.

Workflow Automation

Building AI-powered pipelines that connect multiple tools and platforms.

Rapid Prototyping

Using AI to go from idea to working prototype faster than traditional development.

AI doesn't replace expertise — it multiplies it. A decade of software development means I know what to ask for, how to evaluate the output, and when the AI is wrong. That combination of deep domain knowledge and AI fluency is rare, and it's what I bring to every project.

Want to add AI to your workflow?

I'll show you how to cut research time in half and ship faster.

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