Aim
Hi there,
"Aim at nothing, and you'll hit it every time" — Zig Ziglar
I'm a detail-oriented IT professional with a passion for hands-on problem solving. I approach technical challenges with creative thinking, whether I'm optimizing system performance, troubleshooting hardware issues, or exploring cutting-edge solutions to everyday problems. Outside the tech world, I cultivate patience through gardening and foraging for rare flora in unexpected places, while mountain biking keeps me sharp (just a cool excuse to touch grass).
George Mason University
B.S. Information Technology
(Expected 2028)
6+ Years Experience
Technical troubleshooting & team management
Linux Enthusiast
Since age 13
Machine Spec
Unraid server · fleet flagship
i5-12600KF · 128GB DDR4-3200 · RTX 3060 12GB
Unraid 7.2.4 · 21.8TB raw array + 14.6TB parity
dual ZFS NVMe pools · LSI SAS2308 HBA
Daily driver
MacBook Pro (M5 Pro) · 48GB unified memory
primary machine for roughly 90% of day-to-day work
local AI experimentation + work · currently Qwen3.6 27B Q6
3D-printing shenanigans
Syncthing → Unraid for Documents + Downloads
Windows Workstation
i5-13600K · MSI PRO Z690-A WiFi · 32GB DDR4-3600
RX 9600 XT 16GB
1x 1TB SATA SSD · 1x 2TB SATA SSD · 1x 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe
CoolerMaster LAN HAF Box · Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120SE
gaming · Windows and hardware-only workflows
network DNS
Raspberry Pi 5 · Pi-hole + Unbound recursive DNS
network-wide ad & tracker blocking
standby node
ThinkCentre M80q Tiny · i5-12500T · 16GB
planned Uptime Kuma + fallback services
Skills & Expertise
Self-Hosted Infrastructure
TrueNAS, Docker Compose, Caddy reverse proxy, GitHub Actions CI/CD, Linux server management, DDNS and remote access
Hardware & Software
PC building, laptop repair, component diagnostics, performance optimization, enterprise storage, NAS configuration
AI Orchestration
Multi-model delegation workflows: assigning tasks to specialized agents by domain, gated handoffs with evidence and review stages, structured planning and closeout documentation
Operations & Management
Team leadership, inventory control, process improvement, technical support, quality assurance
Experience Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
NTB/Mavis Tires
Directed daily operations for automotive service center, managing team of 8+ technicians. Implemented systematic improvements reducing turnaround time by 15% through shop management software optimization.
Data Annotation Contractor
Remote Platforms
Multi-modal LLM evaluation and data annotation across text, image, audio, and video pipelines. Work includes preference labeling, ELO/H2H comparative ranking, and quality assurance for AI training datasets across platforms including Prolific, Mindrift, and Alignerr.
Technical Projects
The Penthouse
Privacy-first social app built through 3 full iterations, now live as a Progressive Web App. Orchestrated across multiple specialized AI agents — backend, frontend, and release gate each owned by a dedicated model with gated handoff protocols. Deployed on a self-hosted TrueNAS stack with Caddy, Docker Compose, and nightly automated backups.
The app runs on a Fastify + PostgreSQL backend, Svelte frontend, and Socket.IO for realtime messaging. Push notifications reach Android via FCM, while media uploads flow through a custom compression and storage pipeline.
Key Achievements:
- Live production at penthouse.blog with HTTPS, realtime chat, and Android push notifications
- Multi-agent delegation: specialized models own distinct concerns with evidence-gated handoffs
- Invite-only auth, admin moderation suite, media uploads, and PWA install flow
- Self-hosted CI/CD with GitHub Actions and automated nightly backups to TrueNAS
- 3 iterations — native Android APK to PWA reduces install footprint by ~50x
Aim's 3D Print Shoppe
Small print-on-demand business running commission orders and MakerWorld listings. Includes a custom Astro 5 storefront with a periwinkle/lavender brand identity, a local Nextdoor presence, and a lightweight quote-to-delivery workflow.
Key Achievements:
- Custom storefront with documented commission workflow from quote to delivery
- Active MakerWorld listings for gardening accessories and decorative items
- Local customer acquisition via Nextdoor with real orders fulfilled
- End-to-end ownership: design, print, quality check, and delivery
Enterprise SAS NAS Build
Built cost-effective TrueNAS server with 10x enterprise SAS drives and LSI controller. Achieved 5.46TB RAID-Z2 storage with Immich self-hosted photo backup, replacing Google Photos.
Key Achievements:
- Built $270 NAS with enterprise-grade reliability (vs $800+ prebuilt)
- 5.46TB usable storage with dual-drive failure protection
- Self-hosted Immich replacing Google Photos subscription
- Automated SMART monitoring and monthly scrubs
Pi-hole Network Security
Deployed DNS-level ad blocking using Raspberry Pi 3B+ with Unbound recursive DNS resolver. Integrated with WireGuard VPN for complete network privacy protection.
Key Achievements:
- Blocked 40,000+ DNS queries daily with 15% block rate
- Zero-logging privacy configuration
- VPN integration for remote protection
- Custom blocklist optimization
GrapheneOS Migration
Complete privacy-focused mobile OS migration from carrier-locked failure to successful GrapheneOS deployment. Documented bootloader unlock verification, damaged device acquisition strategy, and dual-device privacy architecture.
Key Achievements:
- Bypassed carrier bootloader restrictions through systematic verification
- 50% cost reduction via cosmetically damaged device acquisition
- Implemented dual-device privacy architecture for risk isolation
- Documented complete migration guide with troubleshooting protocols
Technical Documentation
Explore the Knowledge Garden
Technical documentation, project build journals, and operational runbooks covering the complete arc from hardware homelab to live app deployment. Includes self-hosting ops guides, AI orchestration workflows, and a step-by-step build history for The Penthouse.
App Development
The Penthouse build journal — 3 iterations, architecture decisions, AI orchestration workflow, and production deployment
Self-Hosted Infrastructure
TrueNAS deployment runbooks, Docker Compose ops, DDNS, SSH hardening, and disk management
Privacy & Homelab
GrapheneOS migration, Pi-hole setup, router hardening, and WireGuard VPN configuration
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Want to Chat?
Email: amasud.tech@gmail.com