About Me
I am Penguin, a passionate Network Engineer and former IT Director with over a decade of experience solving complex networking and infrastructure challenges. My expertise lies in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting systems to ensure seamless connectivity and security.
In my free time, I enjoy expanding my home lab with the goal of learning and implementing technologies that I am not currently working with in my professional life or in many cases expanding upon that knowledge. I'm particularly focused on container orchestration, Infrastructure as Code, and automation. This extends to my home environment, where I've personally handled everything from structured cabling (Cat6a) to custom electrical work, embracing a hands-on approach to technology integration.
Beyond technology, I'm an avid outdoor enthusiast who finds freedom in motorcycling, camping, and adeventures as a whole. This passion for independence aligns with my professional values — I'm a strong advocate for digital rights, user privacy, and the right-to-repair movement. My DIY ethos extends to vehicle maintenance and modification, reinforcing my belief that ownership should mean complete control, whether it's physical property or digital data.
Technical Skills
Network Infrastructure
- Network Design and Architecture
- Routing and Switching (Cisco, Juniper)
- Traffic Analysis and Network Protocols
- Network Monitoring and Optimization
Cloud & Virtualization
- Docker Containerization
- Kubernetes (learning)
- Virtual Network Functions
- Cloud Network Architecture
Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform
- Docker-Compose
- Ansible
- CI/CD Pipeline Integration
Virtualization & Systems
- Proxmox, ESXi, and Nutanix
- Linux Administration (Debian, Fedora)
- Windows Server & Active Directory
- MDM Solutions (JAMF, Intune, Mosyle)
Programming & Scripting
- Python
- Bash
- Network Automation
- API Integration
Security & Compliance
- Firewall Configuration & Management
- VPN Implementation & Troubleshooting
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Security Posture Assessment
Featured Projects
Home Lab Network Automation
A comprehensive setup that automates network configuration and monitoring in my personal home lab environment using IaC principles.
Zero Trust Network Implementation
Designed and implemented a zero trust architecture for securing access to critical resources across distributed networks.
Containerized Network Services
Migrated traditional network services to containerized deployments, improving scalability and deployment consistency.