At the core of my digital experiments is a trusty Linux home server — a Frankenstein’s monster of salvaged parts from old rigs, coaxed into life with enough cables, patience, and caffeine. Despite its humble origins, it's become the cornerstone of my local infrastructure.
On this server, I host my own personal cloud for secure file storage and sharing, and manage my passwords independently. To make things more flexible and efficient, I run containerized browser environments that let me work from anywhere, sandboxed and safe.
Monitoring is handled through custom dashboards, because knowing when something breaks (before it explodes) is half the battle. I'm currently planning to add some AI muscle by deploying lightweight models to turn this modest server into a self-hosted assistant — or as I like to call it, "Frank" (pending GPU upgrade, of course).
Another ongoing personal project is automating file uploads from my Android phone. Using scripting tools and command-line utilities, I’m building a pipeline that backs up meaningful content (logs, notes, files worth keeping) to the cloud automatically. It's my way of making sure the things I find worthy aren’t lost to the void of app storage.
I also love fixing computers. Often, I help friends and family members troubleshoot hardware and software issues — it started as a hobby and grew into a habit. When laptops or PCs are abandoned, I salvage parts, clean them thoroughly, and restore them to life with open-source operating systems and upgraded hardware where possible. Many of these machines are donated to people who genuinely need a computer but can’t afford one. Giving a machine a second life feels just as good as building one from scratch.
I have a Pi that serves as a secure gateway into my home. Thanks to a zero-trust setup, I can access my internal network from anywhere — whether I need to check on a service or, let’s be honest, turn things off remotely so I don’t cry when the power bill shows up. Smart saving!
One of my most exciting ongoing projects involves radio and satellites. I recently came across a glorious (and slightly dented) 3-meter parabolic antenna. The plan? Restore it, realign it, and start receiving data from orbit to download weather information directly from NOAA Satellites. It’s an ambitious challenge, but I can’t wait to bring it online.
Each project is a reflection of curiosity and resourcefulness — built not just to function, but to explore, learn, and share.