About the Project: From Pocket Calculators to High-Precision Web Tools

Hi there! I’m , the creator and sole developer behind matecalculator.com.

My obsession with technology began in the early 90s. Back then, I was just a schoolboy scouring popular science magazines for any scrap of news about the "computing revolution." My first encounter with actual programming wasn't on a PC, but on the legendary Soviet MK-61—a programmable microcalculator that used Reverse Polish Notation (RPN). It was a beast to master, but it taught me the fundamentals of logic and algorithmic thinking.

Alex's MK-61 on the background of his website
My MK-61 on the background of my website matecalculator.com

A Journey of Passion

IBM-compatible PCs were a luxury my family couldn’t afford at the time. I owe my career to my school physics teacher, a true tech enthusiast who saw my spark. He gifted me a ZX Spectrum-compatible computer and even helped me figure out the wiring to use my old tube TV as a monitor.

Vintage ZX-Spectrum compatible computer
My ZX-Spectrum - a gift that defined my career

That act of kindness changed everything. I went on to graduate from university as a licensed Physics and CS teacher. Those early years—spent mastering BASIC and Assembler on the Spectrum, and later moving to a Celeron 850MHz during the expensive "Dial-up era"—shaped my entire philosophy as a developer.

Classic Desktop PC Celeron 850 MHz
My first PC: 850 MHz Celeron
Vintage Dial-Up modems
The tools of the Dial-Up era

Why This Site is Different

Today’s web is bloated. Many sites require dozens of megabytes just to perform a simple calculation. I built matecalculator.com as an antidote to that.

  • Zero Bloat: No frameworks. No unnecessary libraries. Just pure "vanilla" code.
  • Privacy-First: No third-party tracking. No ads.
  • Built for Speed: Optimized for low memory and instant response.

Supporting the Project

I cover the server and domain costs out of my own pocket because I believe high-quality tools should be accessible to everyone.

Best regards,
Alex, Lead Developer at matecalculator.com