About me

I am a hands-on IT and engineering student who enjoys turning ideas into working systems. My experience ranges from self-hosted servers, networking, websites and custom PCs to CAD, construction, electronics and mechanical projects.

My largest ongoing project is a homelab where I manage virtual machines, NAS storage, private cloud services, media automation, local AI, smart-home tools, websites, game servers and secure remote access. I have also built custom go-karts, machined components, created a portable battery system and completed practical work experience in electrical engineering and construction.

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What I build

  • CODY desktop assistant

    I am building CODY, a Windows AI assistant with an animated desktop companion, voice commands, dictation and background tasks. Its compact island brings chat, system monitors and everyday controls together, with configurable permissions for computer actions.

  • Homelab infrastructure

    I run a practical server environment with Linux and Windows virtual machines, NAS storage, backups, private cloud tools, monitoring, a VPN and an automated Plex media stack.

  • Mechanical and electrical projects

    I have designed and built wooden and metal go-karts, machined steering and wheel-mount parts, worked with welding equipment, and built a portable power bank from scooter batteries.

  • Websites and digital tools

    I design and deploy responsive websites and web apps through Cloudflare, and experiment with local AI and Home Assistant automation.

  • Custom computers and CAD

    I select components, build and troubleshoot PCs and servers, then use Fusion 360 and TinkerCAD to design brackets, adapters, enclosures and printable parts.

Qualifications and technical skills

  • Engineering and construction

    Level 2 Distinction in Construction and Level 2 Distinction* in Engineering. My studies included technical drawing, CAD, project planning, manufacturing, mechanical and civil engineering principles, and health and safety.

  • IT and systems

    Linux, Docker, virtual machines, NAS storage, networking, self-hosted services, backups, monitoring, remote access, PC assembly and troubleshooting.

  • Digital development

    Responsive web development with HTML, CSS and JavaScript; Cloudflare deployments; CAD using Fusion 360 and TinkerCAD; technical documentation and iterative problem-solving.

Work experience

  • Electrical engineering

    At Encompass Engineering, I gained experience designing and planning electrical systems for trains, assisting with schematics and system layouts, and learning about power distribution, safety standards and teamwork.

  • Construction and brickwork

    At A Nathan Brickwork, I worked on active sites mixing concrete, assembling drainage systems, digging trenches, levelling concrete and moving materials while following site-safety practices.

  • Practical engineering

    I designed and built go-karts with guidance from a JCB engineer, using workshop equipment including a lathe and pillar drill to create steering and wheel-mount components.

I am seeking an IT, engineering or technical apprenticeship where I can contribute practical skills and keep learning.