Hi, I'm Den 👋

Tinkerer, Nerd, Pixel Geek.

I am a super-technical product engineer who is all about solving complex problems, reverse-engineering things, and documenting everything. Some of my work includes:

🚧 Helping secure developer tools and AI-powered experiences that make engineers more productive.
🚢 Helping with Model Context Protocol (MCP) security as part of the MCP Steering Committee.
🎙️ Recording a podcast where I talk to notable folks about unconventional career paths.
☕ Building a utility to keep your Windows machine awake.
🪨 Tinkering with USB protocols from a popular button box.

You can read more about my work and more on the About page.

Recent

I Built BlogScroll To Save Personal Blogging From SEO Hell

June 26, 2025·1139 words

The web is drowning in AI slop and SEO spam. BlogScroll is my small act of rebellion - a curated directory of real humans writing about real things.

Please Don't Write Your Own MCP Authorization Code

June 26, 2025·2579 words

The Model Context Protocol got auth right, but that doesn’t mean you should implement it yourself. Here’s why API gateways are usually the better choice, and what that really costs you.

Update To MCP Authorization Spec - Resource Parameter (RFC 8707)

June 18, 2025·1111 words

MCP authorization spec now requires RFC 8707 implementation to prevent token misuse and phishing attacks. Here’s how the resource parameter works and why it matters for your MCP deployments.

The Month of MCP

June 13, 2025·697 words

Recent experiences with Model Context Protocol development, including conferences, security work, and community updates from Build, MCP Developer Summit, and AI Engineer World’s Fair.

Agents Are Your Mech Suit

June 11, 2025·3282 words

AI agents aren’t replacing developers - they’re amplifying what skilled engineers can accomplish. The job replacement panic might just be the wrong place to channel our energy into.