Infrastructure · Security · Automation
✦ FULL-STACK INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST

Server, Network &
Open-Source Architect

Linux • Windows • Virtualization • NAS • AI • Self-hosted ecosystems — crafting resilient, modern systems.

18+Years in IT
Open Source
24/7Homelab passion

Core Expertise

OS & Virtualization

ServerWindowsLinuxNetworkingDockerK8s
AD, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, MCM, Windows & Linux hardening. Expert in multi-platform administration.

Networking & Security

VPNOpenVPNTailscaleFirewallOPNsenseZigbee · Tuya
Zero-trust networking, secure tunnels, IoT security & smart device ecosystems.

Development

C++JavaKotlinPythonGoPHPHTMLCSS
Clean code, automation scripts, web backends & full-stack prototyping.

Web & Proxy Stack

NginxApacheIISMySQLMSSQLPostgreSQLcPanel
High-performance web servers, database, reverse proxy, SSL automation, load balancing.

Storage & NAS

TrueNASSynologyQNAPZFS
Enterprise & home storage solutions, snapshots, replication, iSCSI/NFS/SMB.

Self-Hosted Ecosystem

NextcloudImmichHome AssistantJellyfinPaperless-ngx
DIY cloud, photo backup, automation hub, and private infrastructure champion.

Environments & Protocols

  • Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, MCM
  • OpenVPN, Tailscale, VPN gateways
  • Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Kali Linux
  • TrueNAS, ZFS, Synology DSM, QNAP QTS
  • Hyper-V, vSphere, Proxmox

AI, Smart & IoT

  • Zigbee, Tuya, ESPHome, Smart Device Integration
  • Home Assistant automation & dashboards
  • DDNS, self-hosted cloud (Nextcloud/Immich)
  • Open source contributor & DIY enthusiast

Passion Projects & Advocacy

Open Source First

Contributing & maintaining FOSS solutions. Strong belief in transparent, community-driven tech.

Security First Mindset

Zero-trust architecture, VPN tunneling, active monitoring — protecting digital assets with enterprise-grade security.

Self-Host Everything

NAS, Immich, Nextcloud, Home Assistant — running resilient private cloud at home.

Automotive & DIY

Automotive tech, electronics, custom builds — merging hardware hacking with software.

Complete Tech Stack

Server Linux · WindowsDebian · Fedora · KaliNAS · Docker · K8sAndroid DevC++ · Java · Kotlin · PythonNGINX · Apache · IISHTML · CSS · PHPTailscale · OpenVPNNextcloud · ImmichHome AssistantZigbee · Tuya · ESPHome
Certifications & methods:Zero Trust, Infrastructure-as-Code, automation-first mindset24/7 homelab — NAS · Docker

Let's build something bold

Infrastructure, automation, secure networks — reach out for collaboration or self-hosted consulting.

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