ABOUT ME
Developer, technologist, and lifelong learner.
Computing has been a lifelong interest of mine, one that has grown into a particular fascination with open-source software development, networking, and cloud infrastructure. I use this website to document my projects, share what I'm learning, and demonstrate the technical skills I'm developing as I pursue a career in information technology.
Background
I have been programming in Python for about eight years, since first learning the language in ninth grade. I graduated from Coppell High School in Coppell, Texas, and am now pursuing an associate's degree in Cloud System Operations at Dallas College. I also hope to earn a bachelor's degree in Network Engineering and obtain CCNA and CCNP certifications.
My interest in computers began in childhood, when I experimented with Microsoft Office applications. To this day, I am curious about emerging technologies and regularly explore new tools and approaches. I also enjoy contributing to the global free and open-source software (FOSS) ecosystem. You can find my current software projects on Codeberg or under the Projects tab of this website.
Technical Interests
My technical interests center on software development, computer networking, and cloud infrastructure. I am particularly interested in open-source technologies, Linux system administration, virtualization, and containerization.
By maintaining a personal Proxmox homelab and developing software projects, I continually experiment with new technologies and deepen my understanding of how complex systems operate. I am especially interested in the intersection of software engineering and infrastructure, including Python automation, DevOps, Agile development practices, and cloud-native application development.
Non-Technical Interests and Hobbies
Outside of technology, I enjoy more "analog" pursuits. I'm an avid reader of nonfiction and occasionally explore classic fiction. One of my favorite novels is Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, which explores the collision of cultures and worldviews. I also enjoy indoor gardening in my greenhouse and cultivating unusual or rare plants.
I also enjoy documentaries and films. One of my favorite documentaries is Louis Theroux's My Scientology Movie, which I find particularly informative. Among narrative films, I'm especially fond of Jean-Luc Godard's La Chinoise. Its experimental style and satirical examination of the Maoism of 1960s France make it memorable and intellectually engaging on several levels.