Hello!
I'm Gareth. Thanks for visiting my website.
I write about frontend web development and other tech topics, and sometimes stuff that doesn't involve a computer, like reading books made of paper, or trail running.
My specialty is fullstack development in the startup space. Bootstrapping MVPs and beyond. If that's something you're interested in chatting about, or need help with, let's talk - reach out at garethbk@gmail.com. You can even email me if you're not interested in that!
Currently I'm working as a Senior Software Engineer at Mobius Materials. We're building next-generation sustainable supply chains for electronic component sourcing. Filling up landfills with e-waste = bad; recycling and reusing components = good.
Here are some links where you can find me online:
Github LinkedInA note about generative AI: I don't use any AI in writing prose for this site. Every word you read on the blog came from my own brain, for better or worse. I do use AI tooling to riff on ideas, brainstorm, and help with code examples.
Here are some pictures of me, so you know I am a real person.
In an abandoned firetower on top of Elliott Knob, VA
About to go run a self-supported ultramarathon after Freight Train 50k was cancelled. I made it 27 miles around Richmond.
At the Maryland Renaissance Faire, I got in trouble for playing the ukelele.