CTO @amberelectricAU. Previously head of tech @99designs/@envato, advisor @buildkite. Nautical history and retro computing nerd. opinions own, he / him
Melbourne, Australia
Joined July 2007
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Cleanroom 0.7 is out.
Cleanroom runs repo workloads inside policy-controlled microVM sandboxes (linux and macOS): explicit network egress, host-held credentials, reproducible checkouts, and cached dependency traffic.
0.7 makes that usable for real dev loops: workspace sync, port exposure, stage-scoped egress, and reusable dependency/service outputs.
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An update on my home energy trading adventures in 10 charts wattclarity.com.au/articles/…
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We’ve just taken a big step forward in the energy revolution.
By joining forces with @AmberElectricAU and @Gentrack, we're launching a dynamic energy pricing model that puts real power in the hands of households with solar panels, home batteries and EVs. That means using energy when it’s cheapest – and selling it back when prices are high.
It’s a smarter way to live with renewables. And it’s a major step towards a more democratic, flexible and green energy system.
Homes don’t have to be passive consumers anymore. With the right tech, they can help balance the grid and bring down carbon – all while reducing bills.
This is what the energy transition looks like.
Big thanks to @BusinessGreen for covering our latest innovation.
Read more here: businessgreen.com/news/44132…
#GreenEnergy #SmartHomes #NetZero
Another @AmberElectricAU monthly electricity bill
And yet another credit
My credit balance is rapidly building.
I really didn’t expect my second Powerwall to generate so much incremental revenue so quickly
Big change from a year ago
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Love charging your EV for free? So do we. ⚡️ Launching today, Amber for EVs unlocks all the free kilometres possible by combining access to dynamic wholesale energy and smart charging automation. Head to amber.com.au/ev for more info on the free-est charging out there.
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Raise your hand if you think it sucks that there have been FIVE Pirates of the Caribbean movies but only ONE Master and Commander film.
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I’m going to be at @Everyth1ngElec today at the @AmberElectricAU stand from 12-2:30pm talking about all things wholesale green energy and showing off my insane savings! Stop by if you’re around! 😎
Buy low, sell high. Getting paid to both buy and sell electricity is pretty neat. #MyWeekWithAmber @AmberElectricAU – at Melbourne, Victoria
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I’m going to share with you all something I shared with someone on an advisory call this week:
Stop rewarding the academic theater of PM best practices.
I’m tired of folks thinking you put insights into a magical PM framework and a great business spits out the other end.
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Retail energy prices may be going up, but wholesale energy prices are actually falling.
Stoked to be featured on @9NewsAUS last night. Thanks to Amber customers like Kurt for helping shift Australia to a greener, cheaper energy future 💚
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the ADHD urge to use parenthesis in every sentence (because every thought comes with additional bonus content)
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Picard diplomacy tip: Videoconference with your mortal enemies. The results may surprise you.
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So how is my @AmberElectricAU experience going?
Pretty good actually
My energy bills in Jan 23 are lower than Jan 22 despite energy costs going up.
Rewarding to go a whole month and average grid imports of only 3.3kWh per day.
Thanks to solar, battery and Amber
So Amber is basically this - but the batteries are smaller and and 100% of that record revenue goes to households instead reneweconomy.com.au/energy-a…
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I met a CEO in 2016. Didn't invest.
Dude has sent weekly updates every Sunday since to his network.
Total machine. 6 years of consistency!
Contrarian opinion:
Founder ability to do regular, clear updates is the #1 predictor of startup success.
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Did you know? ⚓️ 🚢
🧵 1/7. The passenger steamer SS Warrimoo was quietly knifing its way through the waters of the mid-Pacific on its way from Vancouver to Australia. The navigator had just finished working out a star fix and brought Captain John DS. Phillips, the result.
