I’m a Primary School ICT Technician with over four years of experience, passionate about leveraging technology to enhance learning and empower educators. I hold a BSc in Computing and Information Technology from the University of Derby, where I refined my problem-solving and technical expertise.

In my role as an ICT Cluster Technician, I collaborate with multiple primary schools to optimize their technological ecosystems, solving complex IT challenges to support students and teachers. Additionally, I actively contribute to the open-source project FAForever, engaging with a global community to improve gaming experiences. My passion lies in delivering creative solutions and driving innovation in both education and gaming.

A modern platform for presenting game balance updates.

• Purpose: Enhance user experience and reliability for game balance patch notes.
• Key Features:
  • A stable static version available in the main branch.
  • Transitioning to a Jekyll-based framework for a consistent and polished UI.
• Impact: Streamlined communication of updates to the gaming community, improving accessibility.
• Learning Outcome: Expanded proficiency in static site generators and improved my web development workflow.

A lightweight tool for precise analysis of game balance changes.

• Highlights:
  • Calculates percentage changes and ratios with ease.
  • Optimized for developers and players through intuitive design.
• Impact: Improved efficiency in analyzing and balancing game mechanics.
• Learning Outcome: Strengthened algorithm development skills and user-centered interface design.

A lightweight and efficient virtualization solution for home use.

• Purpose: Create a versatile environment for managing virtual machines.
• Key Features:
  • Installed Proxmox on a compact, lightweight computer.
  • Enhanced performance on resource-limited hardware.
• Impact: Simplified home virtualization and experimentation.
• Learning Outcome: Increased expertise in virtualization and system optimization.

A custom solution for organizing and accessing local services seamlessly.

• Purpose: Simplify access to local services through tailored URLs.
• Key Features:
  • Configured Nginx Proxy Manager within Proxmox.
  • Streamlined local service access with personalized URLs.
• Learning Outcome: Deepened knowledge of reverse proxy configurations and network management.

A smart approach to DNS and network traffic optimization.

• Purpose: Manage DNS settings and block unwanted traffic effectively.
• Key Features:
  • Deployed Pi-hole for efficient DNS management.
  • Enhanced network security through traffic blocking.
• Learning Outcome: Improved skills in network security and optimization.

A powerful, custom-built storage solution for home use.

• Purpose: Provide efficient and reliable data storage.
• Key Features:
  • Configured a high-performance TrueNAS Core server.
  • Advanced storage capabilities tailored to home needs.
• Learning Outcome: Acquired a comprehensive understanding of storage management.

A centralized solution for storing and managing personal media.

• Purpose: Organize and preserve photos and videos with easy access across devices.
• Key Features:
  • Configured a home media server using TrueNAS Core for reliable storage.
  • Integrated server access with multiple platforms, ensuring secure and efficient management.
  • Enabled features like photo and video indexing for quick retrieval.
• Impact: Simplified media organization and ensured long-term preservation of memories.
• Learning Outcome: Enhanced skills in media server deployment, platform integration, and media management.

A seamless media streaming experience powered by TrueNAS Core.

• Purpose: Centralize and enhance media access across devices.
• Key Features:
  • Integrated Plex Media Server with TrueNAS Core.
  • Enabled smooth media streaming across multiple platforms.
• Learning Outcome: Advanced skills in deploying and managing media servers.

A secure file-sharing solution for home networks.

• Purpose: Facilitate organized and secure file sharing.
• Key Features:
  • Deployed a Windows File Server integrated with TrueNAS.
  • Configured for efficient and secure file access.
• Learning Outcome: Gained expertise in file sharing and network integration.

I’m continuously building my expertise in both front-end and back-end development to deliver user-friendly solutions. Currently, I’m focused on:

           

I aim to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and practical applications in education and gaming, with a current focus on using Lua to explore game mechanics and improve design.

When I’m not solving tech puzzles, I’m a proud dad and stepdad to two amazing boys. I indulge in gaming, often aligning with my contributions to FAForever, which inspire creativity and collaboration. Exploring nature recharges my energy, and diving into new tools fuels my passion for lifelong learning.

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  I’d love to explore ideas, solve challenging tech problems, or discuss innovative solutions. Feel free to reach out anytime!