Bridging the gap between export controls, tech, and global trade -

Welcome, I’m Hamiltonius, a hobbyist and lifelong tinkerer exploring tech, automation, and security since the mid 90's. While my expertise is in compliance, economics, export controls, and government FAR 15/12 contracting, my foundation is built on hands-on learning—tinkering with everything from data pipelines to network security.

I believe broad knowledge builds better specialists, and I apply this philosophy across my projects. Whether it’s automating compliance workflows, analyzing market restrictions, or testing security tools, I take a practical, hands-on approach —iteration and improvement above all.

🔹 Compliance & Contracting – U.S. Government acquisition processes, export controls, and regulatory frameworks.
🔹 Data-Driven Research – Python-based economic analysis and policy evaluation.
🔹 Security & Infrastructure – Learning network security, homelab setups, and best practices.
🔹 Automation & Scripting – Tools that save time, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency.

🖥️ Lesson of the Month: Gmail API Authentication & the Power of Scoped Access

Modern automation can begin with a simple question: “I wonder if I can build a pipeline to my email”, at least thats how it was for me!

The Gmail API makes that possible — safely — using OAuth 2.0 and scoped authorization. Instead of sharing passwords or enabling risky IMAP access, OAuth issues a temporary token after you approve the app. That token grants only what’s requested (e.g., “read-only” access to Gmail). This scoped design keeps credentials safe while allowing automation to handle high-volume inbox tasks — like retrieving attachments, filing messages, or building structured data pipelines.

🔐 Takeaway: OAuth turns authentication from an all-or-nothing model into a precision tool — empowering secure automation without compromising privacy or control.

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