⚡ LEADING THE STORM ⚡

What I Do

I build web applications and open source tools that help developers work more efficiently. My focus is on creating practical solutions that are well-documented and easy to use.

Current Projects

Storm Development

Co-founded with Jacob Kellum and Ellyanna Roseboom. We provide web development services for small businesses and startups.

Open Source Tools

Django Spellbook
Markdown-first Django framework with built-in design system. Powers this site.

Django Mercury
Performance testing tool for Django applications with educational output options.

Storm Checker
Type checking tool with educational mode for Python projects.

80-20 Human-In-The-Loop
Community focused on balanced AI-human collaboration in development.

Community Involvement

• Active in the Django community and advocating for DjangoCon Canada
• Promoting open source adoption and decentralized platforms like Mastodon
• Building educational tools that help developers understand their code better
• Find me on Mastodon: @[email protected]

Writing & Interests

I write about technology, philosophy, and the intersection of human creativity with AI. Currently working on "The Labyrinth of Sisyphus," a novel that explores coding through an absurdist lens. → Read more

Education & Skills

• Currently studying C & Linux at Seneca Polytechnic
• Python/Django specialist with focus on performance optimization
• JavaScript/TypeScript, React, HTMX
• Creating educational content and mentoring developers

Get In Touch

• GitHub: github.com/smattymatty
• Mastodon: @[email protected]
• 80-20 Community: github.com/80-20-Human-In-The-Loop