Thoughts of a Technology Consultant
When I became a new pool owner, I was quickly frustrated by the cost and lack of availability of parts for its aging pool automation system. After educating myself about how everything worked, I decided to do something about it. Now that it's feature complete, I wanted to share what I've built and talk a bit about how I got here.
Hello! Welcome to my new space on the web. I'll be dropping notes here about my experiences and opinions from my work as a consultant, and as a nerdy home-owner. After a couple of decades in tech (about half of that on the industry side), I’ve racked up plenty of stories and developed many opinions around building and troubleshooting systems and platforms. I figure it's time I share some of what I’ve learned along the way.
When I’m not heads-down on cloud infrastructure, or obsessing over the latest software delivery patterns, I spend a lot of my time tinkering with home automation. Whether it’s getting creative with Home Assistant to make my life easier (and occasionally more complicated), or DIYing solutions to avoid overly expensive products, these projects are where I keep my hands dirty and my curiosity and imagination alive.
This blog (are we still saying that?) is brand new, so expect a mix of content as I figure things out: deep technical dives, practical project walkthroughs, and plenty of musings on what works (and what doesn’t) are all on the board. Whether you’re a pro in the industry or just getting started, I hope this space inspires you to explore, experiment, and maybe even build something amazing.