Patrick Prunty

Hi! I'm Patrick—a senior software engineer at UnitedHealth Group / Optum. This is my little corner of the web where I share my work with y'all.

In my spare time, I write personal essays, train for triathlons, and tinker around with all sorts of random computer stuff.

I'm always happy to connect with like-minded people. Feel free to reach out via email or on X.

Where

Writing

The Engineer's Proclivity for Perfectionor: Why It'll Never Be Perfect—Let Alone Ever Truly 'Done'

Projects

Delta Components

Curated registry of modern, high-performance React components built on shadcn/ui. Open-source, fully customizable, and designed for seamless project integration

Run Soft

Transform your running data into wearable art. Custom graphic T-shirts featuring your favorite routes, personal bests, and track stats—unique merchandise for every runner

Pixel Projects

YouTube channel making large-scale RL, LLM, and computational math projects accessible through engaging animation and visual storytelling

Monthy AI

A fully customizable personal assistant that proactively manages your tasks and anticipates your needs—Monthy is the personal assistant you didn't know you needed

Furry Circuits Newsletter

Substack newsletter exploring AI, computer programming, and anything else that sparks curiosity during the week

YouTube

Things I'm Proud Of

—The first in my family to graduate from college—BA. Mathematics and English Literature at University College Dublin (2019)
—Awarded James Joyce Summer School Scholarship at Boston College for exceptional performance in English Literature final year examination results (2019)
—Later graduated with MSc. High-Performance Computing at Trinity College Dublin (2020)
—Completed my first full distance marathon at the Irish Life Dublin Marathon—raising €1,500 in the process for The Irish Heart Foundation (2023)
—Launched my first personal website with Next.js and Vercel—discovering the full potential of the web (2023)
—Ran a sub-1:30 half-marathon at the Dublin City Half-Marathon (2024)
—Cycled 516km from Dublin to London over 6 days (2025)