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README.md
Hey there! I'm Don Kitchen — software developer based in Maryland, USA.
My journey with computers started in the late 80s with a Tandy. I eventually bought the source code for WWIV and ran my own multi-line BBS, modifying the code to make it my own. That early obsession with building and tinkering never really went away.
I've been in the software industry for almost 30 years now. I've worked on everything from factory automation — MMIs, HMIs, PLCs — to enterprise web applications and business systems. Lots of systems integrations, APIs, and making different pieces of software talk to each other.
These days, I'm big into AI. It's what I've been dabbling with mostly, and it's an exciting time to be in this space.
Outside of Work
I live in Maryland with my wife, our four kids, and two dogs. Life is busy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
This Site
This blog has been around in various forms since 2007. It's seen multiple redesigns, platform migrations, and long stretches of neglect. But like a stubborn old server, it keeps running.
Built with Next.js, styled with Tailwind CSS, and hosted on Vercel. The retro aesthetic is a nod to the BBS days.
Get in Touch
I'm always happy to connect with fellow developers, tech enthusiasts, or anyone who remembers dialing into a BBS.