Hi, I'm Matt, a Sydney-born product-focused Full-Stack software engineer based in Seattle, Washington, USA. I build open-source tools, develop production applications, and share insights about software engineering. Explore my projects, articles, and the things I've been working on.
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A quick update to my Kubernetes MongoDB backup solution to support TLS connections.
How I built ts-runtime-validation to generate validators from existing TypeScript interfaces, avoiding the pain of runtime schema libraries
The 7 strategies I used to launch my B2C visa tool, DS160.io. Worked, what didn’t
Complete your next DS-160 10x faster
This is why I ditched PostgreSQL schemas.
When should you integrate sso as a startup?
This is why you shouldn't use the wifi when running technical demos at conferences
Learn to build an enterprise chat assistant that handles 10K transactions using LLMs efficiently.
LLM context limits restrict memory; data compression helps optimize usage and reduce costs.
Effective strategies to ensure your LLM chat completions maintain URL integrity, preventing them from becoming mangled or unusable.
TinyPilot review: Affordable KVM for home server management
I compare the protocols AFP, SMB, NFS, and iSCSI, uncovering each's pros and cons for optimal home server performance.
Cutting AI costs from dollars to pennies: My adventure from cloud dependency to home server GPUs for personalized avatars.
Master software updates like a pro: Dive into the art of seamless upgrades with Semantic Versioning.
From disaster to discovery: My Kubernetes cluster's epic fail & rebound. How I navigated the chaos of MicroK8s to RKE2 triumph
Automate MongoDB backups in Kubernetes with a cloud-agnostic script for S3/MinIO, saving time and enhancing data security.
Exploring secure key exchange, the backbone of end-to-end encryption used in everything from messaging to banking.
Learn to set up a website without technical skills! Tutorial covers hardware setup, OS & Kubernetes installation, CMS configuration, making your site public.
I describe the options you have for k8s on prem container attached storage