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Hello, I'm Oliver

I'm 26, with a background in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering—and a serious love for coffee.

I competed in track and field, where performance, discipline, and recovery were everything. These days, I've taken that same mindset into the tech world and now work as an Engineer at a startup called Ixana, building things that actually matter.

Between long hours in front of a screen, problem-solving sessions, and fast-paced startup life, coffee has been the constant. It's more than caffeine—it's fuel. An elixir that's kept me focused through years of studying, training, and now engineering.

This blog is where I explore that passion. I write about the science of coffee, caffeine's effects on focus and performance, brewing techniques, and how coffee fits perfectly into the lives of engineers, athletes, and anyone chasing high performance.

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Protein Coffee Experiment: My 7-Day Honest Review (Taste, Energy, and What I’d Change)

February 01, 2026

Protein Coffee Experiment: My 7-Day Honest Review (Taste, Energy, and What I’d Change)

Alrighty, welcome to February. Crazy how fast that went. January is already done. Honestly, January was a solid month. We worked hard, made some good …

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Coffee on an Empty Stomach: Why It Causes Jitters & a Crash (Plus the Protein Coffee Fix)

January 25, 2026

Coffee on an Empty Stomach: Why It Causes Jitters & a Crash (Plus the Protein Coffee Fix)

It’s Saturday, January 24th, and I’m writing this from Lafayette while a major winter storm is rolling across the U.S. right now. It’s one of …

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Home Espresso Setup Upgrade: Breville Bambino Plus, Grinder & Daily Coffee Routine

January 18, 2026

Home Espresso Setup Upgrade: Breville Bambino Plus, Grinder & Daily Coffee Routine

Welcome back to my coffee blog. Over the last few weeks, I refreshed the blog with a cleaner layout, improved frontend design, and a more …

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Finding Faith, Focus, and Creativity: How Coffee Fuels My Mornings

August 25, 2025

Finding Faith, Focus, and Creativity: How Coffee Fuels My Mornings

Morning Reflections: Commitment, Coffee, and Productivity Hey everyone, it’s early morning in Clinton, Mississippi. Today feels like a turning point for me—honestly, a big one. …

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3 AM Coffee Thoughts: Jetlag, Faith, and the Crazy Story of How Humanity Discovered Coffee

August 23, 2025

3 AM Coffee Thoughts: Jetlag, Faith, and the Crazy Story of How Humanity Discovered Coffee

Hey everyone, it's early in the morning and I'm wide awake in Clinton, Mississippi. Jetlag hit me like a truck – seven-hour time difference from …

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August 23, 2025

3 AM Coffee Thoughts: Jetlag, Faith, and the Crazy Story of How Humanity Discovered Coffee

Hey everyone, it's early in the morning and I'm wide awake in Clinton, Mississippi. Jetlag hit me like a truck – seven-hour time difference from …

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