MattirThis is exactly why I have my own blog instead of just posting on some other social service. Here, I control my words. Nobody can shut this site… Read More →
Welcome to Mattir
Hey there! Thanks for stopping by. This is the personal website of Matt Gilbert.
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New eBike
A few weeks ago I decided to replace the electric bike that I had built with one the was factory-produced. I made this decision for a few different reasons: I wanted a bike with components that were better integrated (vs strapped to the frame) I wanted a build that had refinements like…
A big awesome day
So. Much. Awesomeness. Before I get into why today was so great, I need to tell you about the day before it. Yesterday was a big day for me professionally. I gave an hour long presentation about an important topic at work, and I received a lot of really great praise from a lot of people for it. But…
The return of the blog
Well, I haven't done a very good job of keeping this blog up to date, but I've had a lot going on. I'll be back-filling stories onto the blog now, so keep your eyes out for many more updates. By the way, I've built a new site in case you didn't notice. I'm still using Kirby, but I've completely…
Git Tutorial
This is a really fast and easy resource to get started learning Git. I was introduced to this website through a colleague at work, and found it very… Read More →
Hummingbirds
Becca and I have been enjoying our back porch more now that we have neat little hummingbirds coming by and visiting. Becca had put out a hummingbird…
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About Me
Hello, I'm Matt, a fella from Atlanta, GA. I love technology, software, and designing websites (among lots of other things). This is my personal website where I share news, photos, stories, and fun projects—or other things happening in my life—with you. I hope you enjoy your time here, feel free to leave a comment or send me a message. Thanks for coming by and visiting!
About this site
I built Mattir to be my "home-base" out here on the web. I use this site as a test-bed for learning new web development skills and for sharing my story with you.
This site also lets me share with my friends, family, and random strangers on the internet (hey that's what it's really about right?) and still maintain complete control over the content I post, and who can do what with it - which can't be done on the big social networks. You can read more about that decision and it's effects on my about page. I also provide info about how this site was built there in case you're interested.
About Matt Gilbert
Originally from New York, I moved to Atlanta, GA in 2008. I'm generally interested in all things "tech" and am an avid learner.
I like to think of myself as a modern-day Indiana Jones. On one side, I have a bunch of geeky technology-related interests and I work a fairly "geeky" job. And on the other side, I do things like build motorcycles, hike through nature, shoot guns, and fight Nazis (OK, not so much that last one). I write about the wide-ranging stuff I'm doing here on this site, so don't be surprised if you are reading a post about a motorcycle trip I took, then read the next article discussing the finer points of the Star Wars mythos, or how to wire a battery-pack for an electric bicycle.
A Few Of My Skills
Hardware
Assembly, Repair, Support, & Management
Integrations
APIs & Webhooks
IT
Business Systems & Resource Management
Networks
Wired/WiFi Design & Installation
