Android engineer • Founder • FOSS advocate

I'm Matthew DaLuz.

I'm an 18-year-old software engineer with 12 years around software (and some hardware) and 6 years in cybersecurity. I build Android apps and tools in C++ and Kotlin, and I lead the non-profit movement RedHead Industries to make privacy-first tech for everyone.

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About

I'm a neurodivergent builder (High-Functional Autism, ADHD, OCD, and Complex Tourettes Syndrome) who channels focus into practical tools that respect privacy, transparency, and community needs. I enjoy working close to the metal on Android, pairing native C++ with Kotlin, and designing experiences that stay offline-first and user-controlled.

My work blends open-source values, security-minded thinking, and a people-first lens. Whether it's rooting a device to unlock capability, keeping data local, or publishing FOSS so anyone can verify the code, I'm here to make technology accessible and honest.

Focus & Skills

RedHead Industries

RedHead Industries is the independent Canadian organization I founded in 2015 (reborn in 2024) to build FOSS software, games, and open research that defend privacy, transparency, and equality. We're a movement before a corporation — technology for humanity, not surveillance or profit.

Two branches drive our work: RedHead Technologies ships open software, games, and hardware prototypes, while RedHead Open-Research explores new ideas in the open. We're on track to register as a non-profit by February 2026 and we stay alive through community donations (Bitcoin/Monero/Ko-fi). Learn more at redheadindustries.xyz.

Beliefs

  • Privacy is a right; code stays transparent.
  • Freedom of speech and open access matter.
  • Community comes before profit.

Story

  • Started in 2015 publishing books/comics, grew into game dev.
  • 2019–2020: built Vib-Ribbon+ (fan-made) and learned openness.
  • 2024: rebooted as a FOSS-first movement.

Projects

APM — Android Package Manager

GPLv3 package manager for rooted Android, mirroring APT with Android-specific tooling.

  • CLI + root daemon with UNIX-socket IPC; offline-aware operations.
  • Overlay-style module system (AMS) to customize systems safely.
  • Reproducible builds, Termux compatibility, and secure key handling.

GNUXON — FOSS Bodycam App

Privacy-first Android bodycam for journalists and security-minded users.

  • CameraX recording with hardware controls (Vol Up start, Vol Down stop).
  • UI auto-hides, wake lock for reliability, and no internet permissions.
  • Stores footage locally at /Movies/GNUXON/.

SimpleBoot

Root-required Android app that turns a phone into a bootable USB device.

  • Auto-discovers ISOs, supports ConfigFS, legacy gadget, and loopback modes.
  • Compose UI with logging, CD-ROM boot mode, and per-ISO mount preferences.

LenovoKeyboardFixer

Linux utility that restores Lenovo laptop keyboards/touchpads after suspend or hibernate.

  • Rebinds i8042/i2c drivers post-resume across systemd, elogind, or pm-utils.
  • Installs universal hooks and optional kernel quirks for stability.

Fisca

Offline Android app for ODSP recipients to track transactions and income.

  • Canada/Ontario-specific categories, GST/HST math, and privacy-first storage.
  • No internet permissions; data stays on-device with export options.

Contact

I’m always open to collaborations on privacy-first Android tooling, FOSS research, and cybersecurity-conscious projects.

matthewdaluz@redheadindustries.xyz