Sam Burns

Sam Burns

Software architect, hacker, conference speaker.
Typing away in the UK.

Sam Burns’ Tech Blog

Welcome to my blog, where I explore the world of application security research, software architecture, and programming languages such as Go and PHP. Here you’ll find insights, practical tips, and information about the latest trends, aimed at a technical audience. If you’re into coding and improving software security, join me as I navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation.

Latest Posts


Automatic Plant Watering System

Making an automatic plant watering system using a moisture sensor, a pump, and an Arduino Nano

September 16, 2026 · Sam Burns

GopherCon UK '26 Talk - From Go to the GPU: Integrating with CUDA

From Go to the GPU: Integrating with CUDA - my talk at GopherCon UK 2026.

August 17, 2026 · Sam Burns

Proposing a Better Lower Bound for n=17 Square Packing

A proposed improvement to the lower bound for the n=17 square packing problem.

August 6, 2026 · Sam Burns