Available for freelance work
I build homelabs, automate homes, and ship apps.
I'm Chaz — a systems engineer running a production homelab with 174TB of storage, 30+ Docker containers, 43 Home Assistant automations, and 11 published Android apps. I build the same systems I use every day, and I can build them for you.
Get in TouchWhat I Can Do For You
Every service listed here is something I run in production on my own infrastructure. No theoretical knowledge — real experience from systems running 24/7.
Home Server & Unraid Administration
Full Unraid server setup, optimization, and maintenance. Docker container management, storage array configuration, VM setup, and performance tuning.
- ✓ Unraid installation & configuration
- ✓ Docker container orchestration
- ✓ Storage array planning & parity setup
- ✓ Performance optimization & monitoring
- ✓ Backup strategy implementation
Home Assistant & Smart Home
Complete Home Assistant deployment with custom automations, dashboards, and integrations. Make your home truly smart.
- ✓ Home Assistant installation & setup
- ✓ Custom YAML automations & scripts
- ✓ Dashboard design & Lovelace configuration
- ✓ Zigbee/Z-Wave/WiFi device integration
- ✓ Scene & mode management (Home/Away/Sleep)
Network & Security
Enterprise-grade networking for your home or small business. VLAN segmentation, firewall hardening, VPN setup, and security auditing.
- ✓ UniFi network design & deployment
- ✓ VLAN segmentation (IoT, Guest, Trusted)
- ✓ Firewall rules & IDS/IPS configuration
- ✓ VPN setup (Tailscale, WireGuard)
- ✓ Security audits & hardening
Media Server & Streaming
Self-hosted media infrastructure with transcoding, remote access, and large-scale storage management.
- ✓ Jellyfin / Emby setup & optimization
- ✓ Media transcoding pipelines
- ✓ Remote access via reverse proxy
- ✓ Storage planning for large libraries
- ✓ Automated backup & organization
AI & LLM Infrastructure
Local AI deployment for privacy-focused inference. GPU configuration, model serving, and integration with existing workflows.
- ✓ Ollama / vLLM deployment
- ✓ GPU passthrough & multi-GPU setup
- ✓ Model selection & optimization
- ✓ API integration & automation
- ✓ Cost analysis vs. cloud AI services
Mobile App Development
Cross-platform mobile apps built with React Native and Expo. From concept to Play Store submission.
- ✓ React Native / Expo development
- ✓ UI/UX design for utility apps
- ✓ Play Store submission & listing
- ✓ Local-first, privacy-focused architecture
- ✓ Maintenance & updates
How I Work
Discovery
We discuss your goals, current setup, and budget. I'll outline what's realistic and recommend the right approach.
Build
I implement the solution — whether that's configuring servers, writing automations, deploying containers, or building an app.
Handoff
You get documentation, working configs, and a walkthrough. Everything is yours to maintain — no vendor lock-in.
The Stack
Real experience from running these systems 24/7 in production.
Ready to build something?
Whether you need a one-time setup, ongoing management, or a custom app built from scratch — let's talk.
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