Hi. I’m Brian Durham, a backend-focused developer based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

This isn’t a conventional “About Me” page. It’s a snapshot of the tools, systems, and patterns I’ve worked with over time and continue to use today.

My work centers on automation, data transformation, and small, durable utilities that turn messy input into clean, structured output. I tend to build tools that run unattended, integrate quietly into existing systems, and keep doing their job long after they’re written.

Right now I primarily work with Python, SQLite, and lightweight backend tooling on Debian Linux. I’ve also been spending time with LLMs, RAG pipelines, and scripting infrastructure around domain analysis and personal knowledge management. Grav CMS shows up often as a practical, file-based platform for sites that don’t need a database-shaped hammer.

Most of what I build reflects a preference for simple, understandable systems over clever abstractions, especially the kind you have to maintain at 3 AM.

If you want to explore specific projects or utilities, my GitHub has a representative sampling. If you’ve got questions or want to get in touch, my email is in the sidebar.