About
Experience
A progressive career path from hands-on troubleshooting to architecting production infrastructure.
IT Technician → Infrastructure Specialist
Critical Computer Solutions, Inc. · Managed Service Provider
Front-line tech to infrastructure lead. Docker, M365, automation, security.
IT Consultant
Freelance IT Consulting · Independent
Small business IT support. Networking, builds, long-term relationships.
Store Manager
Check N' Go · Financial Services
Operations, team leadership, financial metrics in a multi-state institution.
Technical Expertise
Infrastructure & Cloud
Designing and operating multi-node container orchestration platforms with production-grade networking and high availability.
Security & Identity
Implementing zero-trust architectures with centralized identity, encrypted secrets, and defense-in-depth strategies.
Automation & DevOps
Building event-driven workflows and CI/CD pipelines that eliminate manual toil and enforce consistency.
AI & Machine Learning
Integrating large language models into production workflows for intelligent automation and decision support.
Microsoft Ecosystem
Managing enterprise Microsoft environments from tenant administration to endpoint management.
Databases & Data
Designing schemas, optimizing queries, and maintaining reliable backup and recovery strategies.
Tools & Technologies
Projects
Parallax Intelligence Platform
Multi-node infrastructure platform. Production proving ground for DevOps, security-first architecture, and AI integration.
Docker Swarm
3 VPS + Workstation
Authentik SSO
Parallax Stride
Internal ToolTask management platform with Passkey auth and Parallax branding.
In-House Ticket System
Built for employerGo backend + React frontend with customer and employee portals.
prlx.one
SaaS ProductSmart QR code analytics platform with real-time tracking.
OpenScanHub
Open SourceUniversal network scanner to Paperless-NGX bridge.
Bulwark for FrigateNVR
Open SourceCross-platform companion app for Frigate NVR cameras.
Fleet Command
Full Stack + IoTVehicle fleet management platform with ESP32 telemetry firmware.
Backup Confidence Monitor
Internal ToolMulti-host backup health dashboard with confidence scoring and alerting.
Education
West Ottawa High School
High School Diploma
Holland, MI
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.