I am a Neuro-Spicy technologist who's passionate about encouraging others in security and innovation! I'm currently working as an Associate Consultant at Red Hat, based in Raleigh, NC.
I believe in the power of connection and collaboration to drive success – whether I'm architecting cloud solutions, moderating the r/Nerdio community, or teaching West Coast Swing on the dance floor. My mission is to deliver exceptional solutions while building meaningful relationships and fostering strong communities.
I'm a results-driven consultant specializing in:
- 🌩️ Multi-Cloud Architecture - Azure, AWS, GCP environments
- 🔧 ServiceNow Solutions - Problem & incident management workflows
- 🎩 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Deployments - Enterprise open source linux implementation
- ⚡ PowerShell Automation - Custom scripts and GUI applications
- 🖥️ Virtual Desktop Solutions - Azure Virtual Desktop & Nerdio Manager
- 📊 Process Optimization - Streamlining operations and efficiency improvements
Here are the tools that power my daily workflow and boost my productivity:
🚀 Warp.devThe AI-Powered Terminal The modern terminal that feels like an IDE. With AI command suggestions, collaborative features, and lightning-fast performance, Warp has revolutionized how I interact with the command line. Perfect for: Complex workflows, debugging, and pair programming sessions |
🧠 ObsidianKnowledge Management My second brain for connecting ideas, managing projects, and building comprehensive documentation. The graph view and bidirectional linking make knowledge discovery effortless. Perfect for: Technical documentation, project planning, and learning |
📁 YaziTerminal File Manager A blazing fast terminal file manager written in Rust. Combines vim-like keybindings with modern features like image previews and async operations. Perfect for: Large directory navigation, file operations, and terminal workflows |
An installation-focused collection of the Hack font family - a typeface specifically designed for source code. This repository provides easy access to the popular Hack fonts, known for their excellent readability and distinctive character shapes that make coding more pleasant and reduce eye strain.
Tech Stack:
For Microsoft Cloud admins who struggle to keep track of where Entra ID groups are used. This opensource script provides instant insights into what services, policies, and configurations a given group or user is scoped to.
Tech Stack:
An Obsidian plugin for creating GitLab issues from notes. Streamline your workflow by converting your notes and ideas directly into actionable GitLab issues without leaving your knowledge management environment.
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A collection of PowerShell scripts I created for use as a managed services provider. Streamline IT operations with automated scripts for common MSP tasks and client management.
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My PowerShell GUI program for onboarding new computers. Features an intuitive interface for automating the setup and configuration of new workstations with standardized settings and software installations.
Tech Stack:
- 🤖 AI Integration - Incorporating LLMs into automation workflows
- 🐧 RHEL Implementation - Red Hat Enterprise Linux deployment and management
- 🔒 Zero Trust Architecture - Advanced security frameworks
- ☁️ OpenShift - Red Hat's enterprise Kubernetes platform
- 🎯 Lead Moderator - r/Nerdio community (Azure Virtual Desktop focus)
- ✍️ Technical Blogger - blog.SamPlaysKeys.com
- 🎤 Speaker - Technical presentations and workshops
- 💃 Dance Instructor - West Coast Swing social dancing
I'm always excited to work on interesting projects, especially those involving:
- Multifactor Authentication and Zero-Trust Planning
- Cloud architecture and migration projects
- PowerShell automation and tooling
- Community building and technical education
- Process optimization and workflow improvement
Feel free to reach out if you'd like to collaborate, have questions about any of my projects, or just want to connect with a fellow tech enthusiast!
"Just a Neuro-Spicy boy, doing Neuro-Spicy things." 🧠✨
Last updated: September 2024