I am an IT Operations Manager and technology professional specializing in infrastructure architecture, server administration, and network operations. With a strong background in leading IT teams and driving both small and large-scale tech modernization, I bridge the gap between complex digital environments and practical, highly available solutions.
Beyond infotech, I am an avid creator in the analog world and the founder of GuitarJT—a platform dedicated to making music education and equipment accessible. Whether I am architecting self-hosted environments, designing custom audio circuitry, or wrenching on classic cars, I am driven by a passion for building, maintaining, and optimizing systems from the ground up.
The Digital World
- Infrastructure & Ops: Administering Windows/Linux server environments and ensuring global network health.
- Self-Hosting: Building resilient self-hosted infrastructure, managing VPS environments, and optimizing work and home environments.
- Utilitarian Tech: Exploring local AI instances, containerized services, and workflow automation.
The Workshop
- Music Gadgetry: Designing, wiring, and building custom guitar pedals and analog audio circuitry.
- Rapid Prototyping: 3D printing custom enclosures, utilitarian parts, and functional fixes.
- Education: Teaching and providing accessible gear through GuitarJT.
The Analog World
- Wrenching: Maintaining a diverse fleet of driver-focused sports and classic cars.
- Moving: Bouldering, weight training, and practicing precision shooting.
- Exploring: Taking the van out to the mountains for camping trips with my wife and our dog.