My name is Thadeus Burgess. I am a Staff Software Engineer living in Texas who is passionate about big data, intelligent systems, and bleeding-edge web technologies. I have architected and built horizontally scalable data storage and processing systems, flexible data acquisition systems, and distributed RESTful API services. Currently, I am working in the healthcare space, creating an ecosystem of HIPAA/HiTech compliant apps.
These days, I spend my time coding, gaming, learning game development, crafting exquisite espresso, and exploring the unique challenges of playing the bagpipes. Parenting is my most rewarding and time-consuming venture, filling my days with joy and new learning experiences.
Latest Posts
AI Writes Better SQL Than Your ORM
SQL plays to AI's strengths. ORM workflows play to its weaknesses. After fighting Prisma migrations with AI agents, here's what I've learned.
Claude Code Permission Spam? Just Ask It to Fix Itself
A prompt that configures Claude Code to auto-allow reads, ask before writes, and hard-deny credential paths. No danger mode required.
Why Raw SQL Is My Default Now
After years of ORMs and two years building with aiosql, I went back to just writing SQL. Here's why.
Game Servers on Demand with Terraform, ECS, and a DNS Trick
What started as a Minecraft server for my kid's summer break turned into a full game server infrastructure running Minecraft, Factorio, and Satisfactory on AWS, all powered by a DNS auto-start trick.
Newest Recipes
Wizard Latte
Experience the magic of the Wizard Latte, a perfectly crafted espresso iced latte, renowned for its creamy texture and precise espresso pull.
Simple and Delicious Spaghetti
Classic spaghetti with a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Pan-Seared Butter-Basted Steak
A succulent steak cooked slowly with a butter basting technique, infused with garlic, herbs, and a touch of sophistication.
Beef And Broccoli
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