Projects

🛰️ Network Infrastructure Overview The deployment of two specialized nodes within the US/PA mesh segment. The architecture utilizes a “Remote Admin” model where the mobile field node (MW2) maintains control over the fixed gateway (MW1). 📟 Node: MW1 (The Gateway) The Heltec V3 acts as the mesh-to-internet bridge. It is managed remotely to minimize the need for physical access to the gateway location. 🛠️ Hardware Specifications Long Name: MW1 | Short Name: MW1 Processor: ESP32-S3 Antenna: Gizont 915MHz 17cm Whip Enclosure: Alley Cat 3D-Printed (Black) Role: Client / MQTT Bridge 🔌 Power & Connectivity Primary Power: USB-C / MakerFocus 800 mAh LiPo Wi-Fi: Enabled MQTT Root: msh/US/PA 🌲 Node: MW2 (The Controller) The Heltec T114 is the primary mobile unit. Due to its superior battery life and the nRF52 architecture, it serves as the secure administrative terminal for the network. ...

🏗️ Project Overview This project addresses a Single Point of Failure (SPOF) in home network infrastructure. By implementing a high-availability (HA) DNS cluster using AdGuard Home and Keepalived, I have ensured that network-wide ad-blocking and DNS resolution remain active even if the primary server fails. 🛠️ Toolset & Hardware Tool Purpose Environment Truthwatcher Primary DNS Node Proxmox VM (Ubuntu/Debian) Pattern Secondary DNS Node Raspberry Pi 2B+ (DietPi) Keepalived VRRP Failover Management Linux Service AdGuard Home DNS Sinkhole / Security Application AdGuardHome-Sync Configuration Mirroring Go Binary (ARMv7) Uptime Kuma Health Monitoring Monitoring Suite 🔄 The Process Phase 1: High Availability (Layer 3) I configured the Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) to create a “Floating IP” (Virtual IP). This allows devices to point to one address that automatically moves to the active server. ...

🍫 Project Overview Developed a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) landing page and brand identity for Fudge & Fury. 🎯 The Challenge Andrea has a great product (peanut butter fudge), but no branding, and lacked a digital presence. The goal was to build a fast, responsive, and legally compliant landing page to begin building a “Drop List” (customer email list) without the overhead of a full e-commerce engine. ...

🏗️ Infrastructure Lab: The Urithiru Project 📜 Executive Summary The Urithiru Homelab is a virtualized, software-defined data center (SDDC) built on Proxmox VE. This environment is designed to test enterprise-level concepts including Reverse Proxying, ZFS Storage, and Network Security. By utilizing Nginx Proxy Manager, I have implemented a centralized entry point for all internal services, allowing for secure, domain-based access across the 10.0.0.x subnet. 🛠️ Compute Resources (The Nodes) 🏰 Urithiru (Proxmox VE) Role: Type-1 Hypervisor ...

Project Overview This project documents the deployment and hardening of a Debian 13 (Trixie) virtual machine. The primary goal was to create a stable, localized development environment for web hosting and technical experimentation. Technical Environment Operating System: Debian 13 (Stable) Local IP: 10.0.0.220 Deployment Platform: [Proxmox] Key Services: Hugo (Static Site Generator), OpenSSH 1. Initial Setup & System Hardening After the base installation, the following steps were taken to prepare the server for development: ...