Sign in

Mathias Bolt Lesniak

@provenpudding.bsky.social
64 followers 5 following 90 posts

Project ambassador for #TYPO3. Public speaker, #FOSS, and #OpenSource advocate. TYPO3 since 2003. My views are my own. my.typo3.org/u/mabolek

PostsRepliesMedia
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Flawed forensics! The CMS isn’t dead. There’s been a murder, but AI's victim was misidentified. 🕵️‍♀️ #AI makes content cheap. But who approves? Who can change it? Which version is authoritative? Who is responsible for what’s published? The #CMS matters more than ever. news.typo3.com/article/the-...
news.typo3.com
The Website Builder Is Dead, Long Live Content Management
I can’t help but feel that many CMSs are treating AI like kids in a candy store. There are plenty of exciting things we can do with AI. But as agents, prompts, and AI features pile up, I wonder whethe...
010
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
On my way to #T3DD26. See you there! #TYPO3 @typo3.com
Person in glasses smiling while seated next to an airplane window at an airport gate, with a jet bridge and tarmac visible outside.
140
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
An impromptu #OpenWebsiteAlliance lunch in a corner of the #UN cafeteria during #UNOpenSourceWeek in New York. Three #FOSS #CMS projects are represented here this week: #Drupal, #Joomla, and #TYPO3.
Four people sit around a table with takeout food containers and drinks, smiling at the camera in a room with large windows overlooking a cityscape.
240
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Ready for the #DPI Day at the #UNopenSourceWeek at the #UN headquarters in New York with #TYPO3 compliance officer Rachel Foucard. It’s 10am and I’ve already had some engaging converstions about the impact of #OpenSource. @typo3.com
A conference room with a large screen displaying "UN Open Source Week 2026" and several people preparing for the event, with UN branding visible throughout.Two people standing outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City, with flags and a tall building visible in the background on a sunny day.
040
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
#TYPO3 is ready for #UNOpenSourceWeek in New York. 🇺🇳 @typo3.com
A man smiling in front of a flight information screen displaying SAS flight SK907 to New York Newark, departing at 10:55, with a temperature of 21°C.
010
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Ready for the final day at #OSSummit North America. Looking forward to more interesting topics and new contacts to bring home to #TYPO3. @typo3.com
A person smiles in front of a large sign for the Open Source Summit and Embedded Linux Conference North America inside a convention center.
010
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
On my way to #OpenSourceSummit #NorthAmerica in #Minneapolis 🇺🇸 (via New Jersey). Looking forward to attending this conference and see how it aligns with the hot topics in the #TYPO3 world. @typo3.com
A man wearing glasses and a blue sweater sits in an airplane seat by the window, facing the camera and smiling. An in-flight entertainment screen is visible in front of him.Airport departure board showing SAS flight SK907 to New York Newark at 10:55, with boarding in progress and current temperature at 21°C with partly cloudy weather.
120
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Great results after a week in #Madrid 🇪🇸 with the #TYPO3 Community Expansion Committee. Record-breaking response at #G4I2026, then our committee’s first sprint, hosted by #PlexusTech. ✅ Methodology defined + next steps laid out. Much to look forward to for #CMS and #OpenSource. 🔮 #FOSS @typo3.com
People converse at a TYPO3 exhibition booth with banners promoting open source web content management. A brochure stand and seating area are visible.A group of eight people sit around a conference table with laptops, notebooks, and drinks, smiling at the camera in a modern office meeting room.
080
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
On my way to #Madrid for a week of #G4I2026 and the #TYPO3 Expansion Committe sprint. @typo3.com
A person with glasses takes a selfie at an airport gate, with a digital flight information display for Madrid visible in the background.
030
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 18/03/2026
Last weekend at Web Camp Venlo, Matthias Vogel demonstrated how the default Camino theme supports visual editing in TYPO3 v14. What stood out wasn’t just the feature itself, but what it changes in everyday work. Curious how it works and what’s behind it? Dive into the full article!
buff.ly
Changing the Playing Field — Visual Editing in TYPO3 v14 - TYPO3 News
Last weekend at Web Camp Venlo, developer Matthias Vogel demonstrated how the default Camino theme supports visual editing in TYPO3 v14. I believe this is a quantum leap for our CMS, both in terms of…
032
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
The future of #TYPO3 is your choice! I have cast my vote for the #TYPO3Association Board and Business Control Committee (BCC). So should you! Take part in the democratic processes of your favorite #OpenSource #CMS. All association members have received voting links. @typo3.com
020
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
As a #TYPO3 community member, you have one task today. (Yes, dear badge lovers, if we win, you'll get another badge to show off in your presentations.)
010
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 11/02/2026
Support TYPO3 in becoming this year’s Best Free CMS, Best Enterprise CMS, and Best Open Source CMS at the 14th Annual CMS Critic Awards. If you nominated in January, ensure you vote now for TYPO3 to win. Vote here: buff.ly/zkt6c1t
buff.ly
The 14th Annual CMS Critic Awards Nominations
Your voice, your choice! Vote your favorite platforms for the 14th Annual CMS Critic Awards, the longest-running awards program in the content management industry! For almost a decade and a half, our…
021
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Vote for #TYPO3 at cmscritic.com/vote 🏆 Make our favorite CMS win the #CMSCriticAwards. Deadline 27 February. 🧡 Best Free CMS 🧡 Best Enterprise CMS 🧡 Best Open Source CMS (If you submitted a nomination last month, this is your second and deciding vote!) #Award #CMS #OpenSource @typo3.com
cmscritic.com
The 14th Annual CMS Critic Awards Nominations
Your voice, your choice! Vote your favorite platforms for the 14th Annual CMS Critic Awards, the longest-running awards program in the content management industry! For almost a decade and a half, our ...
042
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Two packed days representing @typo3.com in #Brussels ➡️ Popular #DigitalSovereignty talk at #Drupal4GovEU at the #EuropeanCommission ➡️ #EUOpenSourceAward ceremony in the Solvay Library (Wow, what a place!) ➡️ A feature-packed day at the #EUOpenSourcePolicySummit #TYPO3 #OpenSource #FOSS
Two people smiling for a selfie in front of a podium with a sign that reads EU Open Source Policy Summit 26 on a blue and yellow screen. The background is lit with blue lights.A speaker stands at a podium in front of a screen displaying points about digital independence, including transparency, autonomy, community, resilience, and open-source tools. An illustrated crowd with flags appears on the screen above him. (Photo: Tim Lehnen)A grand library hall with ornate woodwork, high shelves of books, and a vaulted ceiling illuminated by star-shaped lights. People are entering and taking their seats for an event, with screens displaying welcome messages.
040
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 28/01/2026
TYPO3 is joining EU Open Source Week 2026 in Brussels this week 🇪🇺 We are excited to be part of the conversation around open source, digital sovereignty, and sustainable public infrastructure in Europe!
EU Open Source Policy Summit graphic showing TYPO3 as Bronze Sponsor, dated 30 January 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.
132
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 25/01/2026
We're hiring! The TYPO3 company is looking for an early-career sales professional to help grow our ecosystem. If you're passionate about open source, digital tech, and building strong B2B relationships, read the full job description and apply now. ✍️ buff.ly/HbNXA8s #TYPO3 #typo3community
011
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
On my way to the first event of #2026, #CMSKickoff in #StPete #Florida. I’m eager to learn more from this crowd of #CMS users, practitioners, and vendors. Last year relly made a mark and helped me serve #TYPO3 better. #CMSKickoff26 @typo3.com
A man wearing glasses and a striped shirt sits in an airplane seat next to a window, smiling at the camera.
010
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
I submitted my nominations for the #CMSCritic Awards. Of course, I nominated my favorite #CMS, #TYPO3. 😁 🧡 Now it's your turn. Help get the numbers up. 📈 @typo3.com cmscritic.com/nominate
A form with six fields for nominating CMS platforms. Each field, such as Best Enterprise CMS and Best Free CMS, is filled with the entry TYPO3.
000
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
#HappyNewYear to everyone I’ve met and worked with in 2025. It was a pleasure, and I'm looking forward to what 2026 will bring.
A smiling man wearing glasses, a black-and-white patterned sweater, and an orange knit scarf with white TYPO3 logo shapes stands indoors in front of large windows.
000
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
True magnanimity! Thank you to all #TYPO3Association members who chose to buy full-price tickets for #T3CON25 without using their rebate codes. You have a special place in my heart. ❤️ #TYPO3 @typo3.com
000
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Don't miss me at the @typo3.com booth at #T3CON25 this week. I'm also hosting the #mittwald PowerPoint Karaoke, Tuesday 17:30, and talk #DigitalSovereignty by Design with @horncologne.bsky.social, Thursday at 14:00. More at t3con.typo3.com
Poster announcing a speaker for T3CON25 Düsseldorf, powered by ERGO. Features a photo of Mathias Bolt Lesniak with event dates, 25–27 November 2025, and logos of sponsors at the bottom.
020
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Ready for #T3CON25 — Düsseldorf, here I come! #TYPO3
A person with glasses and a scarf takes a selfie in front of a gate display showing a flight to Düsseldorf with departure time 19:35.
010
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
“The best talk at #TAS2025!” Great feedback on #TYPO3 and #GovStack’s session. The reason: Our practical approach to government website standardization. Discussion on practical topics with #Benin #Ghana #Guinea #IvoryCoast #Mali #Rwanda #Zimbabwe. #OpenSource #FOSS #DPI #DPG @typo3.com
A group of twelve people, including men and women in business and traditional attire, stand together and smile for a photo in front of a large screen displaying Welcome to Rwanda at a conference event.Two men in suits stand in front of a large screen displaying a website for the Federal Republic of Somalia, featuring a coastal city view. The foreground shows a wall with multiple sponsor logos.Two men in suits stand and speak with microphones in front of a large screen displaying website designs on digital devices at a conference. Other people sit at round tables, and sponsor logos are visible on the stage.A woman speaks into a microphone in a conference room, with a man standing near a screen displaying Welcome to Rwanda and daylight visible through sheer curtains in the background.
020
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
The crowd is better than ever! #TransformAfricaSummit is happening in #Conakry 🇬🇳 and @typo3.com is a sponsor. Daniel Homorodean and I host a session with #GovStack, Friday 10:30 (Kôrô room): Websites for Government: Effective Standardization & Governance #TAS2025 #DPI #DPG #OpenSource #TYPO3
A large audience sits facing a brightly lit stage with a blue screen displaying multilingual welcome messages at a technology conference. The atmosphere is vibrant, with green and blue lighting.A large “#TAS2025” sign stands by an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, framed by palm trees and two wooden cabanas under a clear blue sky.Two men in business attire smile for a selfie in front of a sponsor board at an event, featuring logos from various companies and organizations, including TYPO3.
010
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Spot @typo3.com! We’re joining well-known brands on the sponsor list for the #TransformAfricaSummit in #Conakry🇬🇳. Don’t miss our workshop on “Websites for Government” Friday at 10:30 (Kôrô room). Let’s have a chat — I’ll be around from Wednesday morning. #TAS #FOSS #OpenSource #DPG #DPI #TYPO3
A sponsorship board displaying over 35 organization logos, grouped by levels: Lead, Strategic, Content, Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsorships, with TYPO3 featured among the silver sponsors.Promotional graphic for “Transform Africa Summit 2025” showing photos of Daniel Homorodean and Mathias Bolt Lesniak, with event details, TYPO3 and summit logos, and orange and blue shapes in the shape of Africa.
010
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 05/11/2025
Meet TYPO3 at the Transform Africa Summit in Conakry, Nov 12–14. Daniel Homorodean and Mathias Bolt Lesniak join the GovStack team to present “Designing the Digital Face of Government.” Open-source innovation for sustainable digital governance 🌍 #TYPO3 #GovStack #DigitalGovernment #OpenSource
021
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Yesterday was a great, but sobering kickoff for the Global #DPI Summit in #CapeTown 🇿🇦. Most digital public infrastructure projects take 2–4 or 4+ years! 🤯Happy to note that #TYPO3’s projects do it in 6 months. 😁 #DPG @typo3.com
A speaker stands on stage at a conference with a large screen displaying "DPI IN PRACTICE: IMPLEMENTING TOMORROW'S DIGITAL SOCIETY TODAY" to an audience.Bar graph showing responses to "How long does the typical DPI project take...?" 44% said 2-4 years, 31% said 4+ years, and 25% said less than 2 years.
000
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
On my way to the Global #DPISummit in #CapeTown 🇿🇦 to talk about the benefits of government website standardization, #OpenSource, #FOSS, and #TYPO3. @typo3.com #DPI #DPG
A man wearing glasses looks out an airplane window during flight, with a view of the wing and a landscape of desert and blue sky outside.
010
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
I’m really looking forward to this! 😃
010
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
#TYPO3's Government Website Standardization Handbook! Based on hands-on experience, filled with practical advice. Pick it up at Global DPI Summit 🇿🇦, Transform Africa Summit 🇬🇳, or #T3CON25 🇩🇪 — or download it … #English: typo3.com/standard-han... #French: typo3.com/fr/manuel-no... @typo3.com
A person wearing glasses smiles while holding up two copies of the Government Website Standardization Handbook. The covers feature a textured red and black design with orange lines.A stack of bilingual handbooks titled Government Website Standardization Handbook and Manuel de normalisation des sites Web gouvernementaux, featuring English and French text on public digital infrastructure.
000
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Waiting for the #driesnote to start at #DrupalCon #Vienna. Another #TYPO3 visit to the #Drupal community to increase #OpenSource collaboration. #MeetTYPO3 @drupalassociation.bsky.social @typo3.com
A person takes a selfie in front of a large screen displaying "DrupalCon Vienna 2025, 14-17 October" at a conference venue.
041
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
You _should_ care about who owns your #marketing data. Thrilled to see Ruth Cheesley presenting at #TYPO3 Camp #London. Use #OpenSource marketing automation with your #CMS! @typo3.com @mautic.org #FOSS #T3CL25
A speaker presents a slide titled "Why should you care about who owns the marketing data?" to an audience in a conference room.
021
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
#TYPO3 Camp London kicking off! #t3cl25 @typo3.com
Audience seated facing a presenter speaking at TYPO3 Camp London with a projected slide on screen.
000
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 26/09/2025
Fresh thinking for #TYPO3 search 🚀 Tim Lochmüller introduces three new extensions: Index, SEAL, and SEAL Search AI. Together they decouple indexing from search and open the door to AI-driven, semantic solutions. A big step forward! Read more at
buff.ly
TYPO3 Meets SEAL: A Breath of Fresh Air for Search
When I submitted the Q3/2025 budget request, one of the most exciting parts of the proposal was the integration of the Search Engine Abstraction Layer (SEAL) into TYPO3. My intention was to address…
033
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Write #StepByStep Guides for #TYPO3 — easy #onboarding, #learning, and #teaching. Contribute today and make new employees productive quickly! 🪏 Hands-on 🧭 Clear path ❗ Minimal explanation 👁️ Visible progress ⏳ Small time commitment @typo3.com #documentation #junior typo3.org/article/cont...
typo3.org
Contribute to Step‑by‑Step Guides — a New Way to Learn TYPO3 Hands‑On
Step‑by‑Step Guides are hands-on tutorials focused on completing a single, practical task from start to finish. Here’s what they are, how they differ from traditional documentation, and why they can b...
010
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 22/08/2025
Level-up your TYPO3 skills, whether you’re a beginner or pro! The v13 TYPO3 training video courses, created by @wwagner.net are ideal for anyone looking to make the most out of their TYPO3 instance. Check out our new landing page to find out more! Get the trainings: buff.ly/siWtKfV
022
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 20/08/2025
Submit your TYPO3 Project for the TYPO3 Award 2025! 🏆 This award recognizes outstanding projects built with TYPO3. Take the opportunity to showcase your work to an international audience. 👉 buff.ly/ivnZSbi #TYPO3 #TYPO3Award #T3CON25
011
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
✅ #T3DD25 ✅ Train ✅ Tram/Subway ✅ Plane ✅ Plane ✅ Train ☑️ Ferry ☑️ Bus ☑️ Home
Passenger ferries and several boats are docked on a calm waterfront with trees and a blue sky in the background.
000
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
#T3DD25 Quiz Night. Don’t miss out. 20:00 in the Big Room.
Two people wearing glasses hold up a laptop displaying the words "Developer Days Quiz Night" on a colorful screen.
000
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Getting ready for the #TYPO3 team leader #DialogueDay.
A person with glasses smiles at the camera with part of a digital calendar event, "TYPO3 Dialog Day (online part) 10:00 - 12:00," visible in the background.
000
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
On my way to #T3DD25. 😁 A few days early, but somebody has to to try all the chairs.
A mostly empty underground train platform with yellow safety lines, overhead lights, and signs. The tracks curve into a dark tunnel while a few people wait on the platform.
020
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
I’m on TYPO3 Camp London’s speaker roster. Onboarding juniors can be a challenge. I’ll talk about new tools, methods, and insights drawn from the Community Expansion Committee’s on-site trainings in the Global South. #TYPO3 #London #T3CL #T3CL25 t3cl25.typo3.com/sessions/onb...
t3cl25.typo3.com
Onboarding Your Junior: Navigating Facts and Shared Practice with Step-by-Step Guides
000
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
True #DigitalSovereignty cannot happen without #OpenSource software — and your web agency. Don’t miss this presentation with @horncologne.bsky.social and me at #DrupalConVienna. 📅 16 Oct 2025 @ 11:30 [Room 1 (-2.32)] #DrupalCon #Vienna #FOSS events.drupal.org/vienna2025/s...
events.drupal.org
Digital Sovereignty by Design | Drupal Events
DrupalCon unites experts from around the globe who create ambitious digital experiences. Network, learn, and be inspired.
011
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 17/07/2025
We’re ready for TYPO3 Camp London on 7th October! ✅ Speakers ✅ Travel info ✅ Catering ✅ Social nights Join us the night before for our pre-social gathering on 6th October—meet the UK #TYPO3Community before the sessions start. #TYPO3 #TYPO3CMS #TYPO3Camp For all details 👉 buff.ly/wznrcSA
022
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 22/07/2025
Master TYPO3 Content Like a Pro 💪 This edition features exclusive materials for the TYPO3 Editor's Exam, practical video tutorials, and insightful case studies! We've also included information about upcoming TYPO3 events, and the latest job listings. Subscribe to TYPO3 Pulse: buff.ly/VY5B5pC
021
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 13/06/2025
Next stop: UN Open Source Week in New York 🇺🇸 Daniel Homorodean will join open source leaders next week for a week full of global discussions, networking & new ideas. We’re excited to see what insights, and new ideas he will bring back from this inspiring event 🧡 Read more at buff.ly/vZRcnH2
021
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 11/06/2025
In part three of our step-by-step guide, “Using TYPO3 for Small Projects,” you'll learn how to install and configure the #TYPO3 #Blog extension. This part covers working with folders, content types, and frontend plugins to get your blog up and running smoothly. Read the guide here: buff.ly/FYw2bBD
011
Reposted by Mathias Bolt Lesniak
TYPO3 @typo3.com · 10/06/2025
We’re proud to be a partner of #PHPverse – Celebrating 30 Years of PHP! Join us on June 17 for a free online event packed with expert talks, community connection, and a look into the future of PHP. More info at buff.ly/eblORc8 #30YearsOfPHP #PHP #TYPO3
013
Mathias Bolt Lesniak @provenpudding.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Heading home after 3 days representing #TYPO3 at #wceu2025. Fabulous meetings with great people — and the opportunity to also speak for #drupal + #joomla when asking #WordPress to join our work to prepare for the #CRA in #EU. 🤝 #MeetTYPO3 #OpenSource #FOSS @typo3.com @wordpress.org
A man smiles in front of a colorful sign for WordCamp Europe Basel 2025, which includes a handwritten "Take a photo!" note attached.
160