My name is David Matson, and I’m a lifelong technologist with a strong passion for staying ahead of the curve. From early breakthroughs in mobile platforms to modern infrastructure and support ecosystems, I’ve always been drawn to the evolving landscape of technology.
After years working in the local telecom sector, I realized I wanted more than just a job—I wanted impact.
I had already been helping clients informally, so I launched my own side business: Matson Consulting. With the support of my wife, Jana, I formalized the business and began offering professional services, including website creation and technical consulting.
Over time, I became involved with several technology websites. I later joined MobilitySite, following my friend and former Chief Editor Jack Cook, and eventually started my own blog. Around the same time, I began working with GPS Tuner, an off-road GPS navigation solution. I’d built a friendship with the developer and now provide technical support for his user base.
My experience in troubleshooting and user support naturally extended to Microsoft’s community forums. I’ve contributed to the Windows Mobile Owners Circle, Total Access, and later the Windows Phone forums, where I was ultimately honored to be invited as an official Moderator by one of Microsoft’s lead support staff.
From 2008 to 2012, I was recognized as a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional)—an award given to community leaders who share their expertise and help others succeed.
In 2010, I began working in the server arena, initially with Microsoft Windows Home Server, and later transitioned to Ubuntu Trusty Tahr (14.04 LTS) in 2014, marking my shift toward Linux-based infrastructure.
In 2021, I expanded into virtualization with Proxmox VE, and currently maintain three virtual machines, including pfSense (network routing and firewall) and TrueNAS (storage and backup). For lightweight services, I use Docker to deploy modular apps without the overhead of full VMs.
My homelab reflects my commitment to reproducibility, operational discipline, and future-proofing—principles I strive to apply across all my technical work.