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matthew@parallax:~

Experience

A progressive career path from hands-on troubleshooting to architecting production infrastructure.

2022 — PresentCurrent

IT Technician → Infrastructure Specialist

Critical Computer Solutions, Inc. · Managed Service Provider

Front-line tech to infrastructure lead. Docker, M365, automation, security.

Docker/SwarmN8N AutomationM365 AdminSecurity
2010s — 2022

IT Consultant

Freelance IT Consulting · Independent

Small business IT support. Networking, builds, long-term relationships.

NetworkingSystem BuildsClient SupportWindows/Linux
2020 — 2022

Store Manager

Check N' Go · Financial Services

Operations, team leadership, financial metrics in a multi-state institution.

OperationsLeadershipFinancial

Technical Expertise

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Expert

Infrastructure & Cloud

Designing and operating multi-node container orchestration platforms with production-grade networking and high availability.

Docker SwarmContainer OrchestrationTraefikNginx+4 more
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Expert

Security & Identity

Implementing zero-trust architectures with centralized identity, encrypted secrets, and defense-in-depth strategies.

Authentik SSOActive DirectoryVaultZero Trust+3 more
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Expert

Automation & DevOps

Building event-driven workflows and CI/CD pipelines that eliminate manual toil and enforce consistency.

N8N WorkflowsCI/CDGitOpsPowerShell+4 more
M
Advanced

AI & Machine Learning

Integrating large language models into production workflows for intelligent automation and decision support.

OllamaLLM IntegrationClaude APIPrompt Engineering+2 more
W
Expert

Microsoft Ecosystem

Managing enterprise Microsoft environments from tenant administration to endpoint management.

M365 AdminAzure AD/EntraExchange OnlineSharePoint+3 more
D
Advanced

Databases & Data

Designing schemas, optimizing queries, and maintaining reliable backup and recovery strategies.

PostgreSQLMySQL/MariaDBRedisSQL Server+2 more

Tools & Technologies

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Docker
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Traefik
V
Vault
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Authentik
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PostgreSQL
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N8N
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Git
Py
Python
$
Bash
PS
PowerShell
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Ollama
L
Linux

Projects

Featured

Parallax Intelligence Platform

Multi-node infrastructure platform. Production proving ground for DevOps, security-first architecture, and AI integration.

Orchestration

Docker Swarm

Nodes

3 VPS + Workstation

Identity

Authentik SSO

Docker SwarmTraefikAuthentikVaultPostgreSQL+3 more
Parallax Stride preview

Parallax Stride

Internal Tool

Task management platform with Passkey auth and Parallax branding.

ReactNode.jsPostgreSQLDocker
In-House Ticket System preview

In-House Ticket System

Built for employer

Go backend + React frontend with customer and employee portals.

GoReactPostgreSQLDocker
prlx.one preview

prlx.one

SaaS Product

Smart QR code analytics platform with real-time tracking.

Next.jsPostgreSQLEdge FunctionsDocker
OpenScanHub preview

OpenScanHub

Open Source

Universal network scanner to Paperless-NGX bridge.

PythonDockereSCLREST API
Bulwark for FrigateNVR preview

Bulwark for FrigateNVR

Open Source

Cross-platform companion app for Frigate NVR cameras.

FlutterDartREST APIGo
Fleet Command preview

Fleet Command

Full Stack + IoT

Vehicle fleet management platform with ESP32 telemetry firmware.

ReactGoC++/ESP32PostgreSQL
Backup Confidence Monitor preview

Backup Confidence Monitor

Internal Tool

Multi-host backup health dashboard with confidence scoring and alerting.

ReactNode.jsREST APIDocker

Education

GC

West Ottawa High School

High School Diploma

Holland, MI

EC

Careerline Tech Center

Electronics Certification

Holland, MI

Let's Connect

Open to opportunities and always happy to discuss infrastructure, automation, and AI. Whether you have a project in mind or just want to talk shop, I'd love to hear from you.

Open to new opportunities