Tools built for the people who need them most.
Sleeping Bear Labs builds small, focused tools for nonprofits, public health advocates, journalists, and civic institutions. Plain language. No login. Works on a phone.
Selected Projects
Plain-language Medicaid guide for Kentuckians — eligibility, providers, transportation, and how to apply.
County-level food insecurity data across all 120 Kentucky counties, 2020–2023.
Quick construction load checker built for one-handed use in the field. Works offline.
Jobsite noise and vibration logger using your phone's built-in sensors. Exports CSV for compliance.
Green space per resident across Kentucky counties, calculated from federal land data.
Profile-based accessibility feedback for ADHD, dyslexia, low vision, and screen reader users.
Municipal water loss tracker — traces inconsistencies across usage data, billing, and infrastructure.
Matthew Herron — logistics, journalism, software. I build carefully and explain every decision along the way.
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