Jan 16, 2026
The History of the Progress Bar
How a tiny UI widget evolved from honest meter to psychological tool.
Read postJonathan R Reed
I test and secure AI systems before they reach production.
I study Cybersecurity & Risk Management at UT Dallas and run Hello.World Consulting. My work focuses on adversarial testing, secure LLM deployment, and practical recommendations teams can act on.
My consulting firm for AI security, delivery, and hardening.
Outcome: Delivered secure AI integration and hardening programs for client teams.
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Outcome: Created a practical planner focused on clarity and reduced planning friction.
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Outcome: Centralized high-signal updates in a cleaner research workflow.
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