Mike
Circuit Sorcerer
Infrastructure Engineer & Security Enthusiast
Self-taught technology enthusiast specializing in AI prompting, self-hosted infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Passionate about building and automating systems to reduce costs.
Who I Am
I am passionate about building robust, self-hosted infrastructure that prioritizes privacy, security, and complete control. From containerized applications to network security, I love exploring the full stack of modern DevOps and cybersecurity practices.
Tech Stack
System Metrics
Homelab
Self-Hosted Infrastructure
Personal Homelab
2022 - Present
- ▹Built and maintain multi-machine homelab with Synology NAS (4TB), Ryzen 7 workstation (32GB RAM), and Raspberry Pi running Docker containers
- ▹Implemented secure network architecture with OpenWRT router, Tailscale VPN mesh, and Pi-hole DNS filtering
- ▹Host production services: Emby media server, n8n automation, web hosting, and cloud storage for family and friends
Cybersecurity Training
TryHackMe & HackTheBox
2024 - Present
- ▹Actively learning web application security, network pentesting, and CTF challenges
- ▹Completed rooms focusing on OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- ▹Developing skills in reconnaissance, exploitation, and reporting
Featured Work
Custom-built homelab infrastructure with Synology NAS, OpenWRT router, and Raspberry Pi running Docker containers, network services, and security tools.
Self-hosted Emby media server providing Netflix-like streaming to family and friends across all devices.
Custom Nginx web server on Synology NAS hosting multiple sites including advocacy platform (familyandfriendoutreach.com) and personal portfolio (circuitsorcerer.us.kg).
Self-hosted automation platform running in Docker for connecting services, handling notifications, and managing backups.
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? Feel free to reach out through email or Discord.
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