Omarchy Stories

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  Jankees van Woezik - Omarchy Plugins and Indie Maker 16.09.2026 1h 2min

  Omarchy Stories 003: Jankees van WoezikIn this episode of Omarchy Stories, Basti sits down with Jankees to talk about software development, AI-assisted building, plugins, security, and where coding is headed.Jankees walks through his path from early web development and system administration into building tools, running a company, and writing plugins for Omarchy. Along the way, the two get into what responsible AI use actually looks like in practice, why taste and fundamentals still matter, how children learn best by experimenting, and how AI might reshape work, education, privacy, and software engineering.They also cover Omarchy Kids, screen time philosophy, teaching programming to children, building a startup with AI, the developer community, and practical security research.Linkshttps://x.com/jankeesvwhttps://jankeesvw.comhttps://x.com/bastidotnethttps://omarchystories.orgChapters00:00 Introduction: Meeting Jankees03:08 From System Administration to Software Development05:49 Discovering Omarchy and Building Plugins08:37 AI, Plugins, and Security11:53 Building Tools to Solve Your Own Problems14:36 The Future of Software Engineering and AI17:51 Fundamentals, Taste, and Human Creativity20:18 AI-Assisted Design and Creative Experimentation23:15 Omarchy Kids and Teaching Children to Build25:23 Screen Time, Trust, and Parenting36:00 Preparing Kids for the Future of Work38:48 AI in Business, Privacy, and Regulation42:20 Building an AI Startup43:49 Marketing Through Building in Public46:31 Developer Communities, Rails, and WordPress50:00 Security Research and Responsible AI Use54:51 Collaboration, Funding, and the AI Ecosystem56:22 Virtual Machines, Local AI, and Security Work
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  Erik Melton - Omarchy Security Team 09.09.2026 48min

  Erik Melton shares his path into software engineering and cybersecurity, and why problem-solving skills matter more than formal education.He breaks down the complexities of PCI DSS compliance, his move from a highly regulated industry into media, and how the role of code in software engineering is changing. The conversation covers what actually counts in today's job market — preparation, real experience and a strong portfolio — as well as the weight of clear communication and personal connection in the interview process. It closes on the role of trust and community engagement in security-related projects.Erik Melton on X - https://x.com/meltonaerikBasti on X - https://x.com/bastidotnetOmarchy Stories on X - https://x.com/OmarchyStoriesOmarchy Stories Website - https://omarchystories.orgChapters00:00 Journey into Software Engineering and Cybersecurity03:09 PCI DSS Compliance and Transition to Media Industry17:34 The Evolving Role of Code in Software Engineering24:08 Preparation and Experience in the Job Market27:08 The Role of Effective Communication in Interviews39:10 The Importance of Trust and Community Engagement
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  Mehmet Ince - Omarcy Security Team 04.09.2026 46min

  In the first episode of Omarchy Stories, I'm joined by Mehmet Ince from the Omarchy Security Team. We talk about how he found his way into cybersecurity and what still draws him to vulnerability research — the kind of work where you keep digging until something gives.Mehmet shares what his role on the security team looks like and how the team works internally: how closely they collaborate, and how much learning happens along the way. We get into the impact of AI on vulnerability research, open source culture, and how vulnerabilities get reported — including what it means when one of them hits the entire Linux ecosystem.From there we look at the particular challenges in the Postgres ecosystem, the wider cybersecurity landscape, and Mehmet's view that security is above all a path of learning and exploration that never really ends.We close on what makes Omarchy what it is — the innovation coming out of the community, and the excitement and engagement behind it.Omarchy Stories — the podcast from the community, for the community.TakeawaysPassion for cybersecurity from a young ageImpact of AI on vulnerability research Open source culture fosters contributions to the Linux ecosystem.Vulnerability research in the Postgres ecosystem presents security challenges.https://x.com/mdisechttps://mehmetince.net/part-1-6-systemic-risks-in-the-managed-postgresql-industry-extension-risks-are-real-exploiting-postgis-memory-corruption-bug-at-neondb-supabase-and-many-more/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity01:01 Early Years and Passion for Cybersecurity02:15 Professional Journey in Cybersecurity03:15 Exploring Linux and Vulnerability Research04:18 Joining Omarchi and Security Team05:35 Impact of AI on Vulnerability Research15:49 Internal Workings and Reporting Process21:33 Collaboration and Learning in the Team23:54 Open Source Culture and Dependencies24:53 Vulnerability Reporting and Mitigation25:50 Contributions to the Linux Ecosystem26:56 Rapid Decision-Making and Experience28:34 Vulnerability Research in Postgres Ecosystem29:56 Challenges in Postgres Ecosystem Security31:23 Cybersecurity Landscape and Impact33:58 Getting Started in Cybersecurity37:24 Journey of Learning and Exploration39:33 Community Innovation and Excitement42:36 Omachii Culture and Community Engagement