Ask the Relic

About Ask the Relic

Welcome to my personal website and blog. I’m Matthew Behrens, a software engineer with a passion for building things that matter and sharing what I learn along the way.

What You’ll Find Here

This site serves as my digital notebook where I document:

  • Technical explorations - From Python automation to Kubernetes operators
  • Tool discoveries - Useful software, workflows, and productivity hacks
  • Learning experiences - Conference talks, book reviews, and project retrospectives
  • Travel adventures - Occasional stories from the road

Background

I’ve been writing code professionally for over a decade, working across startups and established companies. My interests span:

  • Backend development with Python, Go, and distributed systems
  • DevOps and infrastructure automation, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Command-line tools and terminal productivity
  • Open source contributions and community building

Connect

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About This Site

This blog is powered by Hugo and has been my testing ground for various web technologies over the years. The name “Ask the Relic” reflects my role as someone who remembers how things used to work and can bridge old knowledge with new solutions.

Thanks for visiting!