About Me

A seasoned IT specialist with 20 years of experience in a wide range of technologies that is always learning something new. With exceptional experience in dealing with clients and end users I am looking for a role in an enterprise organization supporting Linux, Apache, Bash, Postfix, Dovecot and MySQL along with new technologies as they come into existence.

I also maintaining my aquariums where I spends countless hours enjoying this hobby which runs from tiny freshwater invertebrates to saltwater reef tanks.

Side Hustle

Working on the launch of Chop’s Aquatics.

About Chop’s Aquatics

Chop’s Aquatics grew out of a long-time passion for keeping aquariums and creating environments that are as natural and healthy as possible for the animals living in them. Over the years that interest gradually evolved into sharing aquarium botanicals and helping fish that need a better situation.

One part of the project focuses on natural botanicals for freshwater aquariums. Items such as oak leaves, acorn caps, and other natural materials are commonly used in blackwater and shrimp tanks to recreate the environments many species come from. These botanicals release tannins, support biofilm growth, and add natural structure that fish and shrimp instinctively use.

Another small part of Chop’s Aquatics is the Betta Rehome & Recovery Program. Occasionally bettas end up in situations where they need better care or time to recover before moving into a stable home. This program exists to give those fish a chance to recover and eventually transition into healthier long-term environments. To keep the focus on quality care, the program intentionally remains small and manageable.

At its core, Chop’s Aquatics is simply an extension of the aquarium hobby — sharing natural materials, improving fish welfare where possible, and connecting with others who enjoy building healthy, natural aquariums.

The goal has never been to build a large commercial operation, but rather to support the hobby in a small and thoughtful way while encouraging natural aquarium practices and responsible fish care.

Get In Touch

I’m always interested in discussing:

• DevOps practices and automation
• Kubernetes deployments and management
• Linux system administration
• Infrastructure as Code
• Technical writing opportunities
• Tropical fish
• Reef Tanks

How to Reach Me

GitHub: github.com/3dlex
LinkedIn: LinkedIn

contact [at] matthewdavidson [dot] us

Response Time

I typically respond to emails within 24 hours during weekdays.

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Current Availability

Unavailable for new commitments