Portrait of Matthias Walter, Co‑Founder & CEO at run_as_root

Matthias Walter

with 20 years of experience in e‑commerce, I build systems focusing on a solid software design and system architecture

… and lately I am building more and more AI solutions.

Latest articles

Hands‑on notes from building backends, integrations, and AI systems.

The final MageUnConference Cologne preview image
Farewell to the MageUnConference Cologne. A look back at the great moments, the community, and a thank you to the organizers who made it all possible over the years.
28. Oktober 2025
3 mins
MageUCMageUnConference
My AI 'Coworker': A Simple Mindset Shift preview image
As a developer, I expected deterministic outputs from AI. This post shares my journey from frustration to a new, more productive mental model: treating LLMs as a team of creative coworkers.
24. Oktober 2025
6 mins
aisoftware-developmentagentsllmmental-models
Welcome To My Relaunched Personal Website preview image
Explore what changed on my relaunched website, the Next.js and Tailwind stack, how AI helped, and what's next.
23. September 2025
5 min
relaunchnext.jstailwindcssshadcn-uireactvercelai

Latest Videos

Meet AeroSpace: a Tiling Window Manager on macOS
Meet AeroSpace: a Tiling Window Manager on macOS
14. September 2025
Stop Using cd! Try Zoxide for Faster Terminal Navigation
Stop Using cd! Try Zoxide for Faster Terminal Navigation
14. September 2025
Level Up Your Terminal Skills with tmux
Level Up Your Terminal Skills with tmux
14. September 2025

Latest on LinkedIn

MageUC25: A personal review and farewell to the MageUnConference in Cologne
MageUC25: A personal review and farewell to the MageUnConference in Cologne
28. Oktober 2025
I am off to the MageUnConference in Cologne!
I am off to the MageUnConference in Cologne!
28. Oktober 2025
Last month, I hit a wall: too much AI, too many tools, and diminishing returns.
Last month, I hit a wall: too much AI, too many tools, and diminishing returns.
14. Oktober 2025
Sometimes it feels like everything is running at full speed, yet nothing is getting done.
Sometimes it feels like everything is running at full speed, yet nothing is getting done.
15. September 2025
The most satisfying projects: a rescue that turns into a long-term success.
The most satisfying projects: a rescue that turns into a long-term success.
21. August 2025
Last week, I needed a break: not because I was tired, but because I wanted to recharge my creativity.
Last week, I needed a break: not because I was tired, but because I wanted to recharge my creativity.
18. August 2025
Dealing with urgent issues quickly is important. But reliability is what really builds trust.
Dealing with urgent issues quickly is important. But reliability is what really builds trust.
5. August 2025
One tool leads to another. Then ten. Then 40 tabs later…
One tool leads to another. Then ten. Then 40 tabs later…
28. Juli 2025
Yesterday at AI Camp … I ended up hosting a session I hadn’t planned
Yesterday at AI Camp … I ended up hosting a session I hadn’t planned
9. Juli 2025

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Whether you need backend architecture, system integrations, or AI solutions, I can help.

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