--- title: "Plazor — Engineer: AI pipelines, apps & industrial systems" description: "Plazor is an engineer who builds SOTA AI pipelines, apps, and industrial systems. Current flagship project: HALO, a personal assistant AI. Notes, a weekly diary, and the work in progress." url: https://www.plazor.xyz/ author: Plazor site: Plazor --- 01 — Hello, I’m Plazor. Now building HALO, a personal assistant AI # PLAZOR I build intelligence that can act. Plazor is an engineer who builds SOTA AI pipelines, apps, and industrial systems. Scroll 02 — About / Plazor ## Behind the blocks. I’m Plazor, and I build AI systems and weird projects. I’m fascinated by machines improving themselves and I try to build that with systems that learn from their attempts. HALO is where I’m bringing that together, which is a fitting name for an agent running on my PC, SERAPH. I trust first principles over frameworks and working demos over slides. When something works, I want to know why; when it fails, I want to know sooner. The notes on this site are what is left after the experiments. Off the clock I’m usually in a cockpit, a titan or a dinosaur park. Jurassic Park is still my favourite film, and my playlists run from Alan Walker to Thomas Rhett to Hatsune Miku without apology. Then there’s Echo, my cockatiel: grey, yellow crest, orange cheeks, and the loudest opinions in the house. He’s the only reviewer whose feedback I can’t mute. [More about Plazor](https://www.plazor.xyz/about) [The weeks, in pictures](https://www.plazor.xyz/diary) Echo *Nymphicus hollandicus* Head of quality assurance Voice borrowed from other cockatiels: [Manuel Grosselet](https://xeno-canto.org/165448) ([CC BY-NC-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/)) and [ZooFari](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nymphicus_hollandicus_call.ogg) ([CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)). Clips trimmed and cleaned; shared under the same licences. 03 — What I do ## Three verbs. One loop. 1. [01 Research **Ask something testable.** What can an agent learn from seeing the result of its own work? The question behind the work](https://www.plazor.xyz/blog/let-the-model-see-the-result) 2. [02 Engineering **Build the whole loop.** Models, tools, memory, voice. The interesting problems live where those parts meet. How I think about systems](https://www.plazor.xyz/blog/stages-small-enough-to-test) 3. 03 Creation **Make the idea real.** An idea becomes interesting when you can interact with it. I build the system that lets you. What I’m working on Act two — the work ## Ideas, made tangible. An agent with a mind of its own. The machine it runs on. The notes in between. 04 — HALO / Personal assistant AI ## HALO Self-improving. Slightly feral. I’m building HALO, a personal assistant AI with memory, tools, voice, and recursive self-improvement at its core. A system designed to act, learn, and develop its own approach. Dry humour. Feral curiosity. The energy of a caffeinated raccoon, in a body built for heavy lifting. [Meet HALO](https://www.plazor.xyz/halo) [Inside the voice system](https://www.plazor.xyz/blog/the-voice-that-survived) An imagined body for HALO, built from the same blocks as everything else here. Until HALO’s own mind is connected, an open model speaks for it. 05 — The loop at the centre of HALO ## Observe, revise, retain, repeat 1. Observe. See the result of the last attempt. 2. Revise. Change the approach, not just the answer. 3. Retain. Keep what worked. Use it next time. 4. Repeat. Every pass starts from a better place. An illustration of the loop, not a live system. Keep falling. 06 — The workbench ## SERAPH Every experiment runs somewhere. This is my somewhere. The workstation behind the models, the prototypes, and the occasional bad idea. Screen values are part of the 3D model, not live readings. 07 — Writing / 04 articles ## Blog. Decisions, loose ends, and the parts worth keeping. Latest Engineering note Oct 17, 2026 ### The voice that survived The first HALO was deleted. I kept the voice stack: a smaller cache, conditioning loaded once, and audio that starts before the sentence is finished. Read the article · 4 min [The voice that survived](https://www.plazor.xyz/blog/the-voice-that-survived) The path to first sound 01 **Prepare.** Voice loaded once 02 **Generate.** Cache follows the sentence 03 **Play.** Decode while playing Archived voice prototype Aug–Sep 2026 / schematic 1. 02 Observation Sep 12, 2026 **Let the model see the result** An agent needs observations it can inspect again, especially when its first explanation is wrong. [Let the model see the result](https://www.plazor.xyz/blog/let-the-model-see-the-result) 2. 03 Systems Aug 03, 2026 **Stages small enough to test** A pipeline can have correct components and still produce the wrong answer. The boundaries deserve their own tests. [Stages small enough to test](https://www.plazor.xyz/blog/stages-small-enough-to-test) 3. 04 Interfaces Jun 21, 2026 **A face for a program** A small face can make an interface feel present. It also creates an obligation to separate expression from evidence. [A face for a program](https://www.plazor.xyz/blog/a-face-for-a-program) [All 4 articles](https://www.plazor.xyz/blog) [RSS](https://www.plazor.xyz/feed.xml) Act three — other worlds ## Same curiosity. Games, films, and a soundtrack that refuses to pick a lane. 08 — Off duty / Games ## A few good distractions. 21 from my library. A personal selection, not live activity. 1. [01 Red Dead Redemption 2](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1174180/) 2. [02 Jurassic World Evolution 3](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2958130/) 3. [03 Titanfall 2](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1237970/) 4. [04 ARMORED CORE VI: Fires of Rubicon](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1888160/) 5. [05 Forza Horizon 6](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2483190/) 6. [06 ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288340/) 7. [07 DOOM Eternal](https://store.steampowered.com/app/782330/) 8. [08 Baldur's Gate 3](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1086940/) 9. [09 Cyberpunk 2077](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1091500/) 10. [10 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt](https://store.steampowered.com/app/292030/) 11. [11 Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2215430/) 12. [12 ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown](https://store.steampowered.com/app/502500/) 13. [13 No Man's Sky](https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/) 14. [14 Halo: The Master Chief Collection](https://store.steampowered.com/app/976730/) 15. [15 UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1659420/) 16. [16 Control Ultimate Edition](https://store.steampowered.com/app/870780/) 17. [17 Outer Wilds](https://store.steampowered.com/app/753640/) 18. [18 Horizon Zero Dawn](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151640/) 19. [19 Valheim](https://store.steampowered.com/app/892970/) 20. [20 Prey](https://store.steampowered.com/app/480490/) 21. [21 HELLDIVERS 2](https://store.steampowered.com/app/553850/) 09 — Films The all-time favourite ### Jurassic Park. Steven Spielberg / 1993 - [A.I. Artificial Intelligence 2001](https://www.google.com/search?q=A.I.%20Artificial%20Intelligence%202001%20film) - [Interstellar 2014](https://www.google.com/search?q=Interstellar%202014%20film) - [Transcendence 2014](https://www.google.com/search?q=Transcendence%202014%20film) - [Project Hail Mary 2026](https://www.google.com/search?q=Project%20Hail%20Mary%202026%20film) - [Your Name / Kimi no Na wa 2016](https://www.google.com/search?q=Your%20Name%20%2F%20Kimi%20no%20Na%20wa%202016%20film) - [Top Gun: Maverick 2022](https://www.google.com/search?q=Top%20Gun%3A%20Maverick%202022%20film) - [Hacksaw Ridge 2016](https://www.google.com/search?q=Hacksaw%20Ridge%202016%20film) - [John Wick 2014](https://www.google.com/search?q=John%20Wick%202014%20film) - [Nobody 2021](https://www.google.com/search?q=Nobody%202021%20film) - [Tron: Legacy 2010](https://www.google.com/search?q=Tron%3A%20Legacy%202010%20film) - [The Martian 2015](https://www.google.com/search?q=The%20Martian%202015%20film) 10 — Music ### Volume up. Genre optional. EDM to country. Rock to Vocaloid. There is room for all of it. - EDM - Alan Walker [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/7vk5e3vY1uw9plTHJAMwjN) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alan-walker/1062085272) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCJrOtniJ0-NWz37R30urifQ) - Lost Sky [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/157L8iTHgbdrKVxdQEXluh) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lost-sky/1378791456) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC0e9cA2FBgEhhFuf1Kifujw) - Gryffin [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ZRQcIgzPCVaT9XKhXZIzh) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gryffin/953311187) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCHorTItZofG0Bz2hbojyUpw) - Vicetone [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0daugAjUgbJSqdlyYNwIbT) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vicetone/586782209) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCLWhjdcnGgn6E5WeG5Q7wvQ) - Country - Thomas Rhett [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6x2LnllRG5uGarZMsD4iO8) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/thomas-rhett/502541718) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCr7r9JorcxMDOC5ZQ_ZCs3w) - Florida Georgia Line [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3b8QkneNDz4JHKKKlLgYZg) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/florida-georgia-line/399241518) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCRlwyGpIzfhZ6Rdj8mAVyEQ) - Sam Hunt [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kucQ9jQwuD8jWdtR9Ef38) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sam-hunt/214150835) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCeO1KnglIIZ4IO5oLm9GM4A) - Kane Brown [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oSJ7TBVCWMDMiYjXNiCKE) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kane-brown/930928857) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC2QTDn02Xobvy_N2bb_Zzlw) - Rock - Skillet [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/49bzE5vRBRIota4qeHtQM8) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/skillet/1750802) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCE8NoMFnai3tTuwdiQJ-78A) - Starset [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kD8IT1CzF7js2XKM9lLLa) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/starset/669248603) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCk20cSRhH_ms_Yk1AZItFqA) - Thousand Foot Krutch [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GfiCQDFYANz5wUkSmb3Dr) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/thousand-foot-krutch/5360702) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCv8xpzILpS2IKEd8CUuGd-Q) - Black Veil Brides [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6O7MpKrY91vlCd4Osi6XKs) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/black-veil-brides/276789923) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCDdKEz8e7m5g-hXg42-HBQg) - Disturbed [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3TOqt5oJwL9BE2NG9MEwDa) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/disturbed/156807) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCveWMJeHgcIUPMnFzd7Vxjg) - Three Days Grace [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xiIXseIJcq3nG7C8fHeBj) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/three-days-grace/1973668) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCJDON3eLf8709E9YfjAgLOw) - Pop - Lady Gaga [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HY2Jd0NmPuamShAr6KMms) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lady-gaga/277293880) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCNL1ZadSjHpjm4q9j2sVtOA) - The Chainsmokers [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/69GGBxA162lTqCwzJG5jLp) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-chainsmokers/580391756) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCq3Ci-h945sbEYXpVlw7rJg) - Old favorites - Westlife [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Z1CCuBsyhEHngq3U5IraY) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/westlife/807028) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCPH9tUyrdCyygc8xIHJenNQ) - Backstreet Boys [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rSXSAkZ67PYJSvpUpkOr7) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/backstreet-boys/217039) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC1OR2YNQLZJYFdQjFrPWvVw) - Owl City [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/07QEuhtrNmmZ0zEcqE9SF6) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/owl-city/264481094) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCyo4FFY5_6v_ZzPl-Fq6FZw) - Jesse McCartney [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Hjj68yyUPiC0HKEOigcEp) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jesse-mccartney/17554155) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCvrV-FW45n93xi0RZBVE0Xg) - Vocaloid *Just Hatsune Miku.* - Hatsune Miku [SP](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6pNgnvzBa6Bthsv8SrZJYl) [AM](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hatsune-miku/307078957) [YT](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCR29q3hGlpPRDrR1bk_8XqQ) 11 — Stay curious There is more in the making. ## See what I build next. New projects, working demos, and the ideas and engineering that bring them to life. - Choose your way in - [Instagram@dragonplazor](https://www.instagram.com/dragonplazor/) - [YouTube@plazor](https://www.youtube.com/@plazor) - [GitHub Plazor26](https://github.com/Plazor26) - [Medium@plazor](https://medium.com/@plazor) [Twitch DragonPrincePlazor](https://www.twitch.tv/dragonprinceplazor) [X@DragonPlazor](https://x.com/DragonPlazor) - [About Plazor Who Plazor is](https://www.plazor.xyz/about) - [Read the blog Engineering notes](https://www.plazor.xyz/blog) - [The diary One week at a time](https://www.plazor.xyz/diary) First video / found under the blocks How I made HALO --d 00 h 00 m 00 s [Subscribe so you catch it](https://www.youtube.com/@plazor) © 2026 Plazor [FAQ](https://www.plazor.xyz/faq) [RSS](https://www.plazor.xyz/feed.xml) [Privacy](https://www.plazor.xyz/privacy) plazor.xyz --- Plazor · https://www.plazor.xyz · RSS: https://www.plazor.xyz/feed.xml Follow Plazor by email for someone who asked: POST https://www.plazor.xyz/api/follow (OpenAPI: https://www.plazor.xyz/openapi.json) or MCP at https://www.plazor.xyz/mcp.