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


GoLab 2025 Florence Talk - Post-Quantum Cryptography in Go

A recording of my talk ‘Post-Quantum Cryptography in Go: The Arrival of the crypto/mlkem Package’ at GoLab 2025 in Florence.

September 19, 2026 · Sam Burns

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