Infrastructure & Automation Consultant

I build reliable, self-hosted infrastructure for homes and small businesses.

Specializing in Docker deployments, Home Assistant automation, network security, and privacy-focused self-hosted solutions.

50+ Docker Services Deployed
4 Production Systems
680+ HA Entities Managed

Services

End-to-end infrastructure solutions, from planning to deployment and ongoing support. Custom projects available at $50/hr.

Docker Infrastructure

Design and deploy containerized applications with proper networking, volumes, and orchestration. Includes Compose files, backup strategies, and monitoring.

  • Multi-container deployments
  • Reverse proxy with SSL
  • Automated backups
  • Resource monitoring
Starting at $100

Home Assistant Setup

Complete smart home automation from device integration to custom dashboards. Turn your home into an intelligent, responsive environment.

  • Device pairing (Zigbee, Z-Wave, WiFi)
  • Custom automations
  • Dashboard design
  • Voice assistant integration
Starting at $100

Self-Hosted Solutions

Deploy privacy-respecting alternatives to cloud services. Keep your data under your control with secure, maintainable self-hosted applications.

  • Password managers (Vaultwarden)
  • Budget tracking (Actual Budget)
  • Ad blocking (AdGuard/Pi-hole)
  • Media servers (Plex, Jellyfin)
Starting at $50

Security & VPN

Secure remote access and network hardening. Access your home network from anywhere while keeping intruders out.

  • WireGuard/Tailscale VPN
  • Firewall configuration
  • Fail2ban setup
  • SSL/TLS certificates
Starting at $100

Video Surveillance

Local-first camera systems with AI object detection. No cloud subscriptions, full privacy, professional-grade features.

  • Frigate NVR setup
  • AI object detection
  • Mobile notifications
  • 24/7 recording with retention
Starting at $150

Monitoring & Alerts

Know when things break before your users do. Full observability stack with dashboards, alerts, and automated remediation.

  • Prometheus + Grafana
  • Discord/Slack alerts
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Log aggregation
Starting at $100

Featured Projects

Real infrastructure I've designed and maintain. These aren't demos - they're production systems running 24/7.

Smart Home

Whole-Home Automation

Comprehensive Home Assistant deployment with Zigbee mesh network, climate control, security integration, and voice control.

Home Assistant Zigbee2MQTT Ecobee Frigate
Observability

Full-Stack Monitoring

Prometheus-based monitoring across all systems with Grafana dashboards, Alertmanager notifications, and Loki log aggregation.

Prometheus Grafana Loki Alertmanager
Privacy

Self-Hosted Finance Stack

Actual Budget with automated bank sync, custom API wrapper, and n8n workflows for spending alerts and reports.

Actual Budget PostgreSQL n8n SimpleFIN

Let's Build Something

Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it. Whether you're starting from scratch or need help with an existing setup, let's talk.