The latest articles on DEV Community by Michael Tunwashe (@tadstech). https://dev.to/tadstech https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3695082%2F74660c5f-7541-4e09-9b48-8d414836c178.png https://dev.to/tadstech en Michael Tunwashe Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:26:29 +0000 https://dev.to/tadstech/seems-everyones-building-and-im-behindhi-2026-dhn https://dev.to/tadstech/seems-everyones-building-and-im-behindhi-2026-dhn Michael Tunwashe Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:31:45 +0000 https://dev.to/tadstech/mathematical-creativity-on-an-ml-researchers-portfolio-2oab https://dev.to/tadstech/mathematical-creativity-on-an-ml-researchers-portfolio-2oab <h2> The Entropy Engine: A Physics-Based Interactive Portfolio </h2> <p>This is a submission for the New Year, New You Portfolio Challenge Presented by Google AI</p> <p>About Me<br> I'm Michael Tunwashe, a Mathematics student at the University of Lagos with a focus on quantitative research and applied machine learning. I work at the intersection of statistical thinking, financial data analysis, and ML engineering.</p> <p>My portfolio needed to reflect my personality as someone who finds beauty in chaos, loves exploring mathematical patterns, and believes that "entropy is the only constant." Rather than a traditional static portfolio, I wanted something that visitors could play with like a space where my projects literally collide with each other.</p> <p>Portfolio<br> </p> <div class="crayons-card c-embed text-styles text-styles--secondary"> <div class="c-embed__content"> <div class="c-embed__cover"> <a href="https://tadstech-pro.web.app/" class="c-link align-middle" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img alt="" src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Ftadstech.web.app%2Flogo.png" height="auto" class="m-0"> </a> </div> <div class="c-embed__body"> <h2 class="fs-xl lh-tight"> <a href="https://tadstech-pro.web.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link"> Michael Tunwashe | Statistical &amp; ML Investigation | Financial Data Research </a> </h2> <p class="truncate-at-3"> Investigating statistical and machine learning questions using real-world financial and economic data. Research-oriented methodology focused on questions, evaluation, and limitations. </p> <div class="color-secondary fs-s flex items-center"> <img alt="favicon" class="c-embed__favicon m-0 mr-2 radius-0" src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Ftadstech-pro.web.app%2Flogo.png"> tadstech-pro.web.app </div> </div> </div> </div> <h3> How I Built It </h3> <p>Tech Stack:</p> <p>React (TypeScript) for the UI layer<br> Matter.js for 2D physics simulation (gravity, collisions, forces)<br> Motion for smooth overlay animations<br> Tailwind CSS for styling<br> Firebase Hosting for deployment (I literally could not afford the "activation" fee on my google cloud.... like why is it $30)<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fd2q2gimzch9jc83iqp21.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fd2q2gimzch9jc83iqp21.png" alt=" "></a></p> <p>Google AI Tools: I used Gemini 3 Pro in the antigravity editor extensively throughout development for:</p> <ol> <li>Architecting the physics-to-DOM synchronization strategy</li> <li>Debugging Matter.js collision detection edge cases</li> <li>Generating the Lissajous curve easter egg animation math</li> <li>Iterating on UX decisions like hover states and interaction patterns</li> </ol> <h3> What I'm Most Proud Of </h3> <p>The Interaction Model: Drag objects with click-and-hold, double-click to open details. It feels physical.<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F2x0w5xgg7t3z1kqqxbjk.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F2x0w5xgg7t3z1kqqxbjk.png" alt="S1"></a></p> <p>The clean menu: Clean navigation<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fabvm9seybewbmxkkpt05.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fabvm9seybewbmxkkpt05.png" alt="S2"></a></p> <p>Settings Panel: Adjustable Yeet Power (0.5x - 5x) and Gravity (Zero-G to Heavy) let visitors customize their chaos.<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fdrdoyyzqnj874ywg5h5q.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fdrdoyyzqnj874ywg5h5q.png" alt="S3"></a></p> <p>Other stuff like:</p> <ul> <li>Chaos Mode : Enables random forces that send everything flying -- pure entropy.</li> <li>The Konami Easter Egg: You'll have to find that out yourself</li> <li>Performance: Despite running a full 2D physics simulation with 15+ interactive bodies and 25 decorative particles, it maintains smooth frame rate(hopefully).</li> </ul> <p>Note: If the embed doesn't work, visit directly: <a href="//tadstech-pro.web.app">Tadstech-pro.web.app</a></p> devchallenge googleaichallenge portfolio gemini