Homelab & Tech Projects
PFsense/OPNsense
OPNsense firewall on a repurposed Dell thin client (with a 3D-printed rack bracket), fronting Cisco switching. Modem → OPNsense → managed switch, with VLANs, proper firewall rules, and monitoring.
Virtualization
Docker and WSL2 hosting the full homelab stack: NetBox as network source of truth, Semaphore for Ansible orchestration, Grafana + Telegraf + InfluxDB monitoring, self-hosted GitLab with GitHub mirroring, and LM Studio serving local AI models. An enterprise analog for security, file services, and NetDevOps practice.
Read: Why I Self-Host GitLab →
CAD
Creating tools and useful things around the shop and house — server rack brackets, parts for CNC, and custom fixtures. If the right part doesn’t exist, I design it.
3D Printing
Usually also relating to CAD but sometimes just printing fun stuff or downloaded designs
Cabling & Physical Layer
Structured cabling work over the years. Ethernet, fiber, and RF. Clean runs, proper terminations, and documentation.
