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Technical ideas.
A human way in.

These published personal videos show how I explain technology and tell a story. Each example connects the work to content you could commission for your own channels.

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Published personal work

Self-directed, published videos from my creator challenge. Each card opens the original Instagram video in a popup, with a direct-source link always available.

29 videos

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: A decoy document, an early signalOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Cybersecurity

A decoy document, an early signal

An explanation of a decoy document that alerts its creator when someone opens it.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

49,392 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 25 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Four questions for an AI security toolOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · AI Security

Four questions for an AI security tool

Four questions about data access, autonomous actions, checking errors, and dependencies.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

1,368 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 9 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Inside my AI-assisted editing workflowOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Technology

Inside my AI-assisted editing workflow

How I record imperfect takes and use an AI editor to shape a captioned video.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

627 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 6 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Thirty days later: what changedOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Creator work

Thirty days later: what changed

A reflection on completing a daily video challenge and becoming more comfortable on camera.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for personal storytelling and creator-led content.

1,145 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 30 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: When cloud storage disappearsOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Technology

When cloud storage disappears

A commentary on a public broadcaster’s reported storage loss and vendor dependency.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

2,998 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 29 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Keeping credentials out of agent memoryOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · AI Security

Keeping credentials out of agent memory

A discussion of an AI coding-agent security example and isolating credentials through a gateway.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

2,480 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 28 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Experience over credentialsOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Day in the Life

Experience over credentials

A personal reflection on finding confidence in experience during a security conference.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for personal storytelling and creator-led content.

1,302 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 27 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Where I put early-warning signalsOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Cybersecurity

Where I put early-warning signals

A follow-up about four placements for the early-warning signals discussed in the previous video.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

2,621 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 26 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Deception defense in practiceOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Cybersecurity

Deception defense in practice

A reflection on deception defense after a Black Hat talk, including decoy documents.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

1,255 recorded views across 6 platforms

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Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 24 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Three controls for AI agent securityOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · AI Security

Three controls for AI agent security

A discussion of default access, agent instruction policy, and temporary permissions.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

1,290 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 23 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Black Hat, through my cameraOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Day in the Life

Black Hat, through my camera

A footage-led look at the people, vendors, and setting of conference week.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for personal storytelling and creator-led content.

1,819 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 22 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Inside a conference editOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Creator work

Inside a conference edit

Behind-the-scenes footage while assembling interviews and conference material into a longer edit.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for personal storytelling and creator-led content.

2,190 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 21 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: What’s in my conference bagOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Cybersecurity

What’s in my conference bag

The battery, charger, and notebook I carry at a hacker conference, and why.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

3,236 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes
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Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 20 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: How I funded conference attendanceOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Day in the Life

How I funded conference attendance

A personal account of the sponsorship and employer support behind attending a security conference.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for personal storytelling and creator-led content.

A personal conference reflection, not a commissioned client video campaign.

1,377 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 19 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Keeping routines on the roadOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Day in the Life

Keeping routines on the road

A reflection on sleep, hydration, and movement while traveling for a conference.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for personal storytelling and creator-led content.

665 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 18 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Staying connected at a hacker conferenceOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Cybersecurity

Staying connected at a hacker conference

The personal connectivity and charging choices I made during conference week.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

3,825 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 17 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Two security talks on my radarOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Cybersecurity

Two security talks on my radar

The security research I planned to explore during a week at Black Hat.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

4,197 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 16 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Batching a week of conference contentOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Creator work

Batching a week of conference content

Filming, editing, and scheduling a batch of videos before a conference week.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for personal storytelling and creator-led content.

2,112 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 15 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Scoring a fictional security vendorOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Cybersecurity

Scoring a fictional security vendor

A clearly fictional security company used to demonstrate a vendor-evaluation approach.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

The company in this video is fictional. This is a personal demonstration, not paid client work.

1,607 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 14 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Sound before camera gearOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Technology

Sound before camera gear

A look at the phone, microphone, and tripod behind my recording setup.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

963 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 13 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Budgeting for a side businessOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Creator work

Budgeting for a side business

A personal account of using a separate account and a monthly budget for a side business.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for personal storytelling and creator-led content.

1,239 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 12 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Creating after the workdayOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Creator work

Creating after the workday

A late-evening look at creative production alongside a full-time job.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for personal storytelling and creator-led content.

1,548 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 11 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: What makes a proof of concept useful?Open video · Instagram

Published personal work · Cybersecurity

What makes a proof of concept useful?

A technical evaluation story about agreeing meaningful success criteria before installation.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

880 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 10 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Give a product demo a real-world storyOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Cybersecurity

Give a product demo a real-world story

A buyer’s perspective on product demos: show what the working day looks like after adoption.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

735 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 8 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Making room for a day offOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Day in the Life

Making room for a day off

A poolside rest day and a reflection on making recovery part of the routine.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for personal storytelling and creator-led content.

804 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 7 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Indirect prompt injection, explainedOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · AI Security

Indirect prompt injection, explained

An explanation of indirect prompt injection and the defenses discussed in the original video.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

1,104 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 5 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Evaluate security tools like a preflightOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Cybersecurity

Evaluate security tools like a preflight

A helicopter preflight analogy for looking at a security tool as a complete system.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

2,262 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 3 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: From aviation to cybersecurityOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Cybersecurity

From aviation to cybersecurity

A personal reflection on moving from aviation into cybersecurity, and the next wave of work around AI.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for clear, technically informed video storytelling.

1,235 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 2 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Actual frame from Matthew’s video: Thirty days of creating in publicOpen video · Instagram

Published personal work · Creator work

Thirty days of creating in public

The start of a daily video challenge, documenting cybersecurity, AI security, and the process of making content.

My contribution
I filmed, edited, and captioned this video.
Format
Instagram video · published personal work
Relevant to your project
A reference for personal storytelling and creator-led content.

2,298 recorded views across 6 platforms

Platform breakdown & source notes

Supplied 30-day content tracker, Day 1 grouping. Capture date not recorded. Other-platform footage identity has not been independently verified. Recorded views are not unique viewers.

Original on Instagram

Published

Publication dates and recorded view counts come from the supplied content tracker. Captions and actual video frames were inspected on Instagram. These are personal videos, not evidence of paid client campaigns.

Commissioning content for your channels? Start with the examples above. Considering a sponsored placement? Review the reported platform performance too.

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Concept previews Unproduced creative directions

These illustrated ideas are not finished videos or client work. They show subjects and approaches we could explore in a brief.

Concept preview
CybersecurityExplainer concept

Cybersecurity, without the movie clichés.

Practical security, real questions, and the things worth understanding behind the headlines.

Concept preview
AI SecurityVideo concept

Cool AI demo. Now, how secure is it?

Exploring the security questions that come with AI tools, agents, and the way we use them.

Concept preview
Day in the LifeVlog concept

A day in my life. Yes, there’s more than a screen.

The workday, the creative process, and the everyday moments in between. Come along for the ride.

Concept preview
BuildsBuild concept

Had an idea. Let’s see if it works.

Hands-on experiments, small projects, and the fun of figuring things out as I go.

Concept preview
Day in the LifeVlog concept

Behind the content: from idea to “hit record.”

A look at the making, learning, and creative decisions behind a piece of content.

Concept preview
TechnologyDemo concept

Less product tour. More “let’s actually use it.”

Putting technology into the context of an actual workflow, with room for curiosity and honest questions.

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