This is a collection of the technical work I’ve done — from building out a full-featured home lab to custom configurations, domain services, and collaborative setups. These projects reflect my hands-on experience, troubleshooting skills, and deep interest in systems administration and network infrastructure.
Featured Projects
Homelab Infrastructure Build-Out
- Summary: Built a full virtualization and routing lab using repurposed and custom hardware, including domain controllers, Linux workstations, and network segmentation via MikroTik RouterOS 7.
- Tech Used: VMware ESXi 8, Windows Server 2022 AD, MikroTik RouterOS, Manjaro Linux, WireGuard, Intel/AMD hardware
- Highlights:
- Centralized login via AD with Linux and Windows integration
- Configured secure remote access for remote collaborator
- Segmented LAN using VLANs and custom firewall rules
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WireGuard VPN + VPS Integration
- Summary: Deployed WireGuard tunnels from my MikroTik router to both a remote network in Florida and an external VPS, enabling secure access and testing of externally hosted services.
- Skills Demonstrated: Network security, Linux configuration, RouterOS scripting, troubleshooting VPN routes and MTU
- Outcome: Seamless, encrypted communication between remote collaborator and local resources
Asterisk VoIP System with ATA Integration
- Summary: Deployed an Asterisk-based VoIP server to simulate a residential landline, complete with inbound/outbound routing and dial plans. Integrated using a repurposed Cisco SPA122 ATA to connect traditional analog telephone handsets in the home.
- Tech Used: Asterisk, Cisco SPA122 ATA, SIP/UDP networking, firewall configuration
- Use Case: Emulates a home phone system as part of lab infrastructure; used for SIP experimentation, testing alert call flows, and gaining experience with PBX-style configurations.
- Why It Matters: Demonstrates versatility in integrating legacy hardware with modern systems, understanding of SIP protocols, and ability to manage voice networks in a self-hosted environment.
Domain Services & Cross-Platform Integration
- Summary: Configured Windows Server 2022 Active Directory VMs on ESXi 8, then successfully joined both Linux (via SSSD/realmd) and Windows clients to the domain for centralized account management.
- Tech Used: Active Directory, SSSD, Manjaro Linux, Windows 11, DNS configuration
- Highlights:
- Fine-tuned group policies and account controls
- Proved domain usability across OS environments
- Built foundation for future lab-based enterprise simulations
In Progress
Learning C++ and Qt 6 Development (Planned)
- Planning to build cross-platform, open-source applications using modern C++ and the Qt 6 framework. The goal is to gain experience writing enterprise-grade GUI apps with clean architecture and native performance across Linux and Windows.
- Focus Areas: Application structure, signal/slot patterns, UI/UX design with Qt Designer, and integration with system APIs
- Why It Matters: Strengthens my software development foundation and complements my systems knowledge — enabling me to build real tools for IT operations, diagnostics, or lab automation.
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You can also browse my Journal and Tech Insights for in-depth writeups and thoughts as I explore new tools, experiment with configurations, and reflect on technical challenges.