Matías Hernández

Chilean software Engineer who has been working remotely for the last 12 years

Issue #230 December 18, 2022

About

Matías Hernándeza is a Chilean software Engineer who has been working remotely for the last 12 years. As a side hobby/hustle, he writes technical articles, records video lessons, and also records a podcast.

He is also the father of 2 little kids, enjoys playing the drums and guitar and reading.

Photos

4 images

Gear

14 items

Computer M1 Macbook Pro 13” — 16GB RAM

Mouse Logitech MX Master 2S Buy

Keyboard Keychron K3 — https://amzn.to/4gQDJ5J Buy

Microphone Shure BETA 87A Buy

Accessories Blue Compass Boom Arm Buy

Hub / Dock Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd gen — (under the desk right side Buy

Headphones JBL Tune 600BTNC Buy

Webcam Logitech C922 Buy

Monitor Xiaomi Mi 34” curved Buy

Lamp Xiaomi Light Bar Buy

Desk Local-built Standing desk

Hub / Dock Kensington SD5700T Buy

Speakers Logitech MX Sound

Lamp Govee light strip — behind the monitor Buy

Interview

3 questions

› What is your favorite item in your workspace?

I would say that I love my big enough monitor. It has a perfect size IMHO to not be too huge that I need to turn my head around and big enough to place all I need to do my work at a glance.

› How do you spark creativity?

Reading about many topics and going out of the office space to play music can help.

› How do you manage work-life balance?

I am a full-time father too!! So work-life balance is essential.Luckily my work is flexible and family-friendly, so I can work when the kids are around without too many troubles, but in general, I wake up early to do my writing and start working, so I can be with the kids afternoon when they come back from school.