Full-stack engineer, backend specialization, digital nomad + photographer

About me

Hi there 👋

I'm Matt. I'm a software engineer from the United States, living currently in:

📍 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Work

Currently doing: Fullstack Bootcamp curriculum designer and instructor at Metana.io

Prior experience: 6+ years as a Full-stack engineer for Ruzuku, inc.

Personal life

• Digital nomad
• Cybersecurity student at TAFE Queensland
• Street photographer and Fujifilm fanatic
• Autodidact, avid reader, & Mandarin fluent
• Chess player
• Martial artist

Technologies

Some technologies I use and love:

• React.js
• Typescript
• Golang
• Docker (I ❤️ containers!)
• Python
• Node.js
• Linux / BASH scripting

I also have a strong interest in information security, and am seeking work in this area.

Projects

Current side projects:

• Chrome browser Custom homepage - Custom homepage extension for Chrome & Brave browsers
• NextJS Flashcards - a Next.JSbased app for English flashcards for Mandarin speakers.

DevSecOps notes

• DevSecOps Notes - DevSec notes for study for the CompTIA+ exam

Reading stuff

Currently reading: Building from Broken - Deep dive into rebuilding damaged body structures, and functional mobility.

Recent reading and interests list:

• longevity and healthspan extension
• geopolitics (China & US politics focus)
• information security (CompTIA Security+)
• (... and 1.5 billion other things)

Studying

Currently studying:

• Certificate IV in Technology: Cybersecurity at TAFE Queensland
• CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Complete Course & Exam

Contact

I'm looking for work!

Reach out to me: matt@mattfields.dev

Social stuff

• LinkedIn
• Github
• Instagram