🎙️ We’re thrilled to welcome Vitaliy Matiyash to Stir Trek 2026!
Vitaliy Matiyash at Stir Trek 2026
Staff Software Engineer, Builder, Problem Solver.
About Vitaliy Matiyash
Vitaliy Matiyash is Software Engineer from Columbus, Ohio, working on both front end and back end technologies with focus on web accessibility, Java and microservices. In his spare time he enjoys working on various DIY projects, biking, hiking Central Ohio trails and cooking from scratch.
Session 1: Dark UX Patterns
1 May 2026 10:30 AM | Galaxy Quest - Theatre 27 (23,24,25,26)
Track: Product Design & User Experience
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Learn about Dark UX Patterns, how they work, how they trick you and what companies are the worst offenders. Roach Motel, Privacy Zuckering? Let’s visit Dark Patterns Hall of Shame and see who joined the dark side!
This talk will break down the most popular dark patterns using real life examples from websites and apps you use every day. If you are a designer, a developer or a product manager, you will learn what to avoid when building your product and how to integrate digital well-being and safety features into your service. If you are an end user, we will teach you how to respond to dark patterns in order to stay safe online, protect your privacy, save your money and keep your sanity.
Session 2: Java Anti-Patterns
1 May 2026 02:00 PM | Back to the Future - Theatre 3 (1,2)
Track: Application Development
God object, spaghetti code, magic numbers? Anti-patterns are traps that developers encounter frequently due to lack of time, carelessness, inexperience, or pressure from project managers. Rushing can lead to big problems for applications in future, so you need to know how to avoid potential errors.
Come learn about Java Anti-Patterns. In this session beginner Java developers can learn to identify common rookie developer mistakes. Experienced developers can cry or laugh together as we look at real-life examples of Java code. You will leave this session knowing how to avoid these anti-patterns and write elegant, maintainable, and (dare we say it?) fun to work with code. Finally, you will find better ways to implement solutions using Java.
Connect with Vitaliy
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/VitaliyMatiyash/
- Twitter/X: @vitaliymatiyash
- Blog: http://vitaliymatiyash.com/
Join Us at Stir Trek 2026
Stir Trek 2026 takes place on May 1st, 2026 in Columbus, OH. With 2 sessions on the schedule, Vitaliy is bringing serious value to Stir Trek 2026 — don’t miss it!
🎟️ Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/stir-trek-2026-edition