The author of this article is Jarod Reyes, and it's a holiday-themed tutorial on a unique project that combines hardware and software to create a smart garage door system. The project uses Raspberry Pi, a webcam, and Twilio to enable video monitoring and access control for the garage door. The system allows users to remotely monitor their garage doors and grant access to friends, family, or house-sitters, making it a convenient solution for car owners who struggle with traditional garage door mechanisms.