AI
Why I Run AI Models on My Own Hardware
I've been running large language models locally for a few months now, and honestly? I'm not going back to API-only workflows.
The Cost
Building systems that make life work better.
Engineering leadership, infrastructure deep-dives, and lessons from building a consultancy.
From Side Projects to Scaling Up: Lessons I’m Carrying Forward
🧠 Context / Why I Did This
For the past few months, I’ve been building Steadfast , a personal productivity app that’s been equal parts fun, frustrat
App Prototypes from the Terminal: 5 Christian Tools I’m Exploring for Real-World Impact
🧠 Context / Why I Did This
I've always believed that tools should serve people, not the other way around. And as a developer who's both deep
Baseline Setup
Baseline Setup, Part 6 – Automating the Rebuild with Git and Ansible
The final piece of the rebuild: how I use Ansible and Git to automate service deployment, node setup, and config management across my homelab—so I can rebuild fast when it matters.
Baseline Setup
Baseline Setup, Part 5 – Service Visibility with Homepage
See how I deployed Homepage in Kubernetes to create a clean, fast, and live dashboard for my homelab. From grouped services to container health, it’s my daily launchpad.
Baseline Setup
Baseline Setup, Part 4 – Centralized Authentication with Authentik
How I set up centralized authentication using Authentik for my homelab. With SSO, role-based access, and Traefik middleware, I finally have a login system that just works.