Today I created a small CLI utility called `ssl-gen`. When developing sites or APIs locally, having a trusted SSL certificate locally is always difficult. I can never remember all the parameters, and usually write some horrid bash script. To solve this problem I've created `ssl-gen`. It will generate your certificate and add it to Keychain so that it is registered as a trusted certificate (getting around those annoying invalid cert errors in your browser!).

You can view it on GitHub here: https://github.com/ashsmith/ssl-gen

Installation is with Homebrew:

```bash
brew tap ashsmith/ssl-gen
brew install ssl-gen
```

Then, to use it you provide your desired certificate name followed by the domains you wish to be on the certificate. The first domain will be the used as the common name.

```
# ssl-gen new [cert-name] [domains...]
ssl-gen new ashs-awesome-cert ashsmith.test www.ashsmith.test someothersite.test
```

This will generate `ashs-awesome-cert.crt` and `ashs-awesome-cert.key`. These can be used on your webserver such as nginx or apache to serve your local development site on HTTPS.

`ssl-gen new` also accepts `-o` / `--output` which allows you to specify where the certificate will be saved:

```bash
ssl-gen new ashs-cert ashsmith.test -o ~/.certs
```

Now your certificate will be saved to: `~/.certs/ashs-cert.crt`.

Happy hacking.

Introducing ssl-gen a CLI utility for generating self-signed certificates for macOS

Only a quick post to say I recently passed the GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification! Really happy to have passed, and lines up nicely with plans for the future.

You can view my certification here: https://www.credential.net/c92a1e7a-f9e7-4ba6-93fe-69a7032b472d#gs.hx4hqc

New Certification! GCP Professional Cloud Architect


I'm excited to say that next week I'll be starting my first day at [Play Sports Network][psn] as their Magento Developer. They are the company behind the biggest cycling YouTube channels: [Global Cycling Network (GCN)][gcn], [Global Mountain Biking Network (GMBN)][gmbn], and [Global Triathlon Network (GTN)][gtn] (Also: [GCN Tech][gcntech], [GMBN Tech][gmbntech], and [EMBN][embn]). 

Needless to say, I'm a huge fan of the channels. I've been following GCN for a number years, and the launch of GTN last year was much welcomed as I've recently been busy training for triathlon.

The main focus of my role will be on their stores which sell their branded merchandise such as team kits, and branded t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts.

Further to this, [SHIFT Active Media][shift] is their sister company, which is a full-service agency focusing on the best cycling brands in the business, so there's opportunity there to work with awesome brands too.


## Play Sports are hiring.

Play Sports are growing their developer team! Do you love cycling, php, nodejs, and cycling? Then you should apply and join us in Bath! 

Check out the full job description here: [Backend Developer - Play Sports Network][bestjob]


[psn]: https://www.playsportsnetwork.com/
[gcn]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTaETsuCOkJ0H_GAztWt0Q
[gmbn]: https://www.youtube.com/user/globalmtb
[gtn]: https://www.youtube.com/user/globaltrinetwork
[gcntech]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC710HJmp-YgNbE5BnFBRoeg
[gmbntech]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6juisijUAHcJLt23nk-qOQ
[embn]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Txz5nUDD14vCdNSU_JydQ
[gcnshop]: https://shop.globalcyclingnetwork.com/
[shift]: http://www.shiftactivemedia.com/
[bestjob]: https://www.playsportsnetwork.com/job/backend-developer/

Ash Smith

Cloud & Serverless Developer

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New Certification! GCP Professional Cloud Architect

I'm joining Play Sports Network!