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Open Source Is Not a Licence, It's a Political Act
Photo Credit: Mike Gifford I spent last week at the UN in New York for Open Source Week — four days of sessions covering AI, Digital Public Infrastructure, OSPOs, community-led open-source work, and a hackathon. I work for amazee.io, which sits at the intersection of open-source hosting and AI infrastructure, so I had skin in the game. We have clients that are squarely in the middle of this conversation. What I heard at the UN was not a typical technology conference. It was a
matthew88236
Jun 278 min read


19 Years on Drupal.org
Nineteen years ago, I created my account on Drupal.org . I didn’t know then that Drupal would become a constant thread running through my professional life, my volunteer work, and a good portion of my identity. I certainly didn’t expect to still be here nearly two decades later, still contributing, still arguing for better decisions, still excited about where this project can go. But here we are. I joined Drupal in a different era. There were fewer people, fewer processes and
matthew88236
Feb 63 min read


What I Bring to the Board: Nonprofit Governance that’s Grounded and Real
If you’ve watched my latest campaign video — “My Nonprofit Governance Experience” — you already know this isn’t theoretical for me. I’ve...
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Jun 24, 20252 min read


AI, Ethics, and Open Source: Why We Can’t Sit This One Out
Text that reads" AI, Ethics, and Open Source" with the image of a head within a head. The one on the inside looks like a circuit. This...
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Jun 16, 20253 min read


Why Cold Applying Doesn’t Work — and What Actually Got Me Hired
Let me save you a pile of time: cold applying doesn’t work. Not in 2025. Not in this job market. If you’re sending résumés into black...
matthew88236
Jun 13, 20253 min read


My Vision for Drupal - Open, Innovative, and Radically Inclusive
Graphic of a Druplicon in the background with the words, "My Vision for Drupal, Open Innovative, and Radically Inclusive". If you’ve...
matthew88236
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Showing Up For Drupal - Again and Again
A graphic that reads, "Showing Up For Drupal - Again and Again" on a blue background that includes a Druplicon. I’ve been part of the...
matthew88236
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Why I’m Running (Again) for the Drupal Association Board
I’m excited to share that I’m running for the Drupal Association Board of Directors in 2025. If you know me, you know I’ve been part of...
matthew88236
May 28, 20252 min read


Artificial Intelligence and the Drupal Ecosystem
Lots of us are AI curious. But we don’t really know where to start. ChatGPT seems like it is pretty cool. Perhaps you’ve heard the name...
matthew88236
May 13, 20252 min read


Accessibility is a Catalyst for Innovation
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is happening on Thursday. There are going to be live, hybrid, and virtual events all over the...
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May 13, 20252 min read


The Neurodivergency SuperPower
The Drupal Association has released all the videos from Drupalcon Atlanta 2025. Here's my talk!
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Mar 29, 20251 min read


Reflections on Drupalcon Atlanta 2025
DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, my 26th, was packed with energy, insight, and incredible community moments. From the first morning to the final...
matthew88236
Mar 28, 20253 min read


The Neurodivergent Superpower: Why Diverse Teams Win
Are we overlooking one of the greatest competitive advantages in the modern workforce? At DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, I’ll be diving into a...
matthew88236
Mar 13, 20252 min read


Reflecting on My DrupalCamp Florida 2025 Talk: My Neurodivergent Brain
I recently had the opportunity to present at DrupalCamp Florida 2025, where I shared insights on neurodiversity—a topic that is both...
matthew88236
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Embracing Neurodiversity in the Digital World: An Overview of My Presentation at Florida DrupalCamp 2025
Florida Drupal Camp 2025 The tech world thrives on innovation, and innovation thrives on diversity—especially neurodiversity . At Florida...
matthew88236
Feb 23, 20253 min read


18 Years on Drupal.org: A Journey of Community, Growth, and Gratitude
This month marks 18 years since I first joined Drupal.org , and reflecting on this journey fills me with deep gratitude and joy. Drupal...
matthew88236
Feb 10, 20251 min read


The Principles of Ethical AI Design.
Human and robot fingers nearly touching. Title reads: Designing Ethical AI - Principles to Follow. When the Chinese company DeepSeek...
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Feb 3, 20253 min read


16 Useful AI Tools in Day-to-Day Work
Everybody talks about Gemini and ChatGPT in daily work. These tool are great, but here is a lineup of 16 other tools that I’ve been using...
matthew88236
Jan 26, 20253 min read


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Power of Neuro-Inclusivity
Neurodiversity Symbol as a Lightbulb Filament When we think of diversity, we often focus on visible aspects such as race, gender, or...
matthew88236
Jan 26, 20251 min read


Implementing Agile Frameworks for Nonprofits and Government Agencies
Agile frameworks have long been associated with the tech industry, but their benefits extend far beyond software development. Nonprofits...
matthew88236
Jan 25, 20252 min read
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