I build things that actually run. From server infrastructure and networking to embedded hardware - tinkering since before I could drive.
Full community platform for a Rust game server - tracking in-game stats the game doesn't natively expose. Players could link Steam and Discord accounts for cross-platform identity, tracked consistently across both. Included a custom CDN for server maps and plugins with Cloudflare caching, dramatically improving player load times.
CDN system - server maps and plugin files served via Cloudflare. Map files are large; caching made a noticeable difference for hundreds of concurrent players.
Identity layer - linked Steam and Discord profiles for unified player tracking. Built entirely from scratch, no frameworks.
Full codebase still intact - predates my use of Git, but complete source survives locally.
Proxmox hypervisor running VMs and containers - Mail-in-a-Box, Nextcloud, Jellyfin, NGINX reverse proxy, and whatever I'm currently breaking and rebuilding. Ongoing background environment for infrastructure experimentation.
GitHubDistributed IoT weather monitoring system with sensors soldered to a custom PCB. ESP8266 nodes transmit wirelessly to a central Raspberry Pi acting as a MySQL database server. Paired with a PHP web frontend for live readings and historical data over selectable time ranges.
GitHubReal-time solar dashboard replacing the default Fronius interface. MySQL backend, sub-100ms load times, efficiency tracking, and historical analysis over configurable periods.
GitHub3D-modelled custom macro keyboard on a Raspberry Pi Pico. 12 programmable keys, a volume knob, and a small display designed for Spotify and media info. Fully designed from scratch - model, case, firmware, everything.
Responsive business websites for local clients with a focus on performance, accessibility, and clean UI. PHP and Strapi backends supporting dynamic content management.
GitHubCollaborated on a web platform using Vue.js, Node.js, Tailwind CSS, and Firestore. Built the user profile page and a dynamic theme system. Worked in a fast-paced self-directed remote environment.
Installed and configured network equipment for new customers. Upgraded ISP infrastructure including hardware and software. Configured routers, switches, and wireless access points for optimal operation.
Duty manager during evening shifts - supervising and delegating tasks, coordinating store display rebuilds, and maintaining inventory organisation.
I've been taking things apart since I was young - electronics, computers, anything I could get my hands on. That curiosity never stopped. It just evolved from pulling apart old hardware into building servers, flashing firmware, and running my own infrastructure at home.
My interest leans heavily toward backend systems, networking, and infrastructure - the layers most people don't see but everything depends on. I like understanding how a system holds together end to end: packets to processes to application layer.
Outside of technical work, I've recently taught myself to maintain my Car - engine, transmission, paint correction, the works. Same mindset, different domain.
Currently finishing a BSc in Computer Science at University of Canterbury, graduating mid-2026. Strong performance across programming, algorithms, compilers, and cybersecurity.
Open to roles in backend engineering, infrastructure, networking, or DevOps. Also happy to just talk about interesting problems.