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


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

n=17 Square Packing: A Near-Record Arrangement

A near-record arrangement for the n=17 square packing problem.

August 5, 2026 · Sam Burns

The n=17 Square Packing Problem- Introduction

Introduction too the n=17 square packing problem.

August 5, 2026 · Sam Burns