Networking
I build and manage home and small-scale
networks with a focus on reliability,
performance, and learning how modern
networks operate. I enjoy configuring
routers and switches, managing traffic flow,
and troubleshooting issues while gradually
expanding my knowledge of more
advanced networking concepts. Through this work I continue developing practical skills in network design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Homelab Projects
I build and maintain a personal homelab to
explore virtualisation, self-hosting, and
infrastructure management. I use it to run
services, test configurations, and learn by
building, breaking, and improving real
systems in a controlled environment. My homelab allows me to experiment with new technologies and deploy services while continuing to improve my troubleshooting and system management skills.
Self-Hosted Services
I set up and manage self-hosted services to
better understand how applications run, are
maintained, and stay reliable over time. I use
these services in my own environment while
learning about updates, backups, and day-to-day system management. Managing these services gives me hands-on experience with deployment, monitoring, and maintaining reliable systems.
Cloud & Backup
Fundamentals
I use cloud services as a secondary backup
layer alongside local and NAS storage. This
helps me learn practical backup strategies,
redundancy, and how to protect data
without relying on a single system. Working with these setups helps me better understand redundancy, recovery planning, and reliable data protection, while reinforcing the importance of strong backup strategies across multiple systems.
Security Awareness & Hardening
I focus on basic security awareness and system hardening across my projects. This includes keeping systems updated, limiting access, using strong authentication, and thinking carefully about exposure when services are reachable over a network or remotely. My goal is to build safer habits while learning how real-world systems are protected. This helps me better understand how systems can be secured and managed safely in real-world environments.
Continuous Learning
I'm deeply interested in how devices, services, and networks interact with each other under with hood. I enjoy learning how data flows between systems and continuously improving my setup as my understand grows, making thoughtful changes without overcomplicating what already works. There’s always something new to learn, and I enjoy figuring out how things work.
