Peter Meth
Software Architect at Givelify
Toronto, Canada
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Peter is a software engineer, architect, and community leader with over 20 years of experience building and maintaining scalable applications and teams. He’s passionate about learning, teaching, and talking tech, constantly adapting to keep up with the rapid evolution of software. Having spent over 10 years organizing meetups and conferences, Peter loves sharing knowledge in ways that make an impact, especially for developers looking to level up their skills.
When he’s not coding or helping his teammates grow their skills, Peter enjoys coaching baseball, crafting award-winning Halloween costumes, and spending quality time with family. His specialties include PHP, Laravel, scaling databases, microservices architecture, and DevOps. He’s always excited to connect with others who share his enthusiasm for tech.
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Passing the Code Torch: A Father and Son’s Story of Teaching, Failing, and Laughing in Tech
Join us—father and son together on stage—as we share the story of how a passion for coding (sort of) passed from one generation to the next. Through lighthearted, relatable stories, we’ll explore how several attempts at teaching code didn’t exactly go according to plan but eventually worked out.
You’ll get both perspectives: a father trying to be the perfect mentor, and a son learning to love (and sometimes avoid) programming in his own way.
Whether you’re a parent hoping to inspire your kids in tech or just looking for some laughs, this talk will show that the journey matters more than perfection. We promise insights, humor, and maybe even a little code!
Cron Jobs Gone Wrong: The Top Mistakes That Keep Your Tasks from Ticking
Cron jobs are like that one friend who’s reliable… until they’re not. In this session, we’ll unpack the surprisingly common pitfalls PHP developers face with cron. From endless loops to overlapping jobs that play tug-of-war, I’ll show you how to dodge the usual traps and keep your tasks ticking smoothly. Expect real-world examples, tales of cron gone wrong, and practical tips to make cron your dependable sidekick. Whether you’re new to cron or think you’ve seen it all, join in for a crash course in taming those scheduled scripts!
Breaking it Down: Microservices Architecture for PHP Developers
Transitioning from monolithic PHP applications to a microservices architecture can be a game-changer, unlocking greater scalability, flexibility, and resilience. This session will explore not only the technical steps but also the transformative impact on team dynamics. By decentralizing services, teams can work more autonomously, fostering faster development cycles and greater ownership. Drawing on over 20 years of PHP experience, I’ll cover essential elements of microservices—from decomposition and data management to deployment strategies. We’ll examine real-world examples, common pitfalls, and effective solutions to equip PHP developers with the tools and strategies needed to confidently transition to microservices.
Key Takeaways:
1. Understanding the core technical and team dynamics benefits of microservices architecture in PHP.
2. Techniques for decomposing a monolithic application into manageable services, leading to more focused team ownership and accountability.
3. Best practices for inter-service communication, data consistency, and monitoring to enable smoother team collaboration.
4. Insights on avoiding common microservices pitfalls, such as over-engineering and excessive interdependencies, to keep teams aligned and efficient.
Peter Meth
Software Architect at Givelify
Toronto, Canada
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