KC0ODE

As a jack-of-all-trades in the world of technology, I've had the privilege of working with computers since the mid-90s. I started out working with Apple IIgs and Mac Performa 550s. I was sent to training to be able to help my high school computer teacher repair the Macs. As the years have passed, I have built, repaired, and retired many computers and operating systems. I have worked with every Windows operating system, starting with Windows 3.1 all the way through Windows 11 and even some versions of DOS. I am no stranger to Linux either, having started out on Red Hat, then migrating to Ubuntu and Debian. I have built websites and home servers, as well as massive commercial networks and surveillance systems. My latest endeavors are working with virtual machines and AI. There really isn't a lot in the computer world that I haven't looked at, worked with, or at least read a little something about.

My expertise extends beyond computers, as I've also ventured into radio broadcasting, holding licenses in amateur (ham), GMRS radio, and business class. I have held my amateur license for almost 25 years now and have kept the same callsign. It's kind of become a staple of who I am now, as you can see, it's also the name of my website. Through amateur radio, I volunteer as the Cass Clay Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Commander and the Minnesota Northwest District ARES Emergency Coordinator.

Running a YouTube channel is yet another way that I spend my free time. It has mainly carried live hockey but has also carried other things from time to time. Calling the games adds to the fun and I have been told several times that if I'm not a radio announcer, I missed my calling.

Some of the projects that are currently in-production, recently completed, or past:

1. Proxmox server for hosting virtual computers at home. Server is a DL360 with 24 CPUs, 192GB of memory, and 1TB of storage space in a RAID 5 configuration

   1. Debian based Ubiquiti Unifi controller

   2. Debian based Home Assistant

   3. Debian based Ollama Llama3 AI

   4. Debian based CasaOS

   5. Ubuntu based Docker

   6. Ubuntu based Word Press

   7. Ubuntu system for jump box

   8. Ubuntu based Docker

   9. 3x Pi-Hole DNS servers, 2 for the primary network and 1 for secondary network. 1 of the primary and the 1 secondary are hosted on the main server, the second for the primary is hosted on the G4 CasaOS network storage machine.

2. Current websites hosted and maintained

   1. KC0ODE.com

   2. EliteAVA.com/EliteAVandAutomation.com

   3. MinnesotaARES.org/MNARES.org

3. Uptime Kuma and CheckMK used for network monitoring

4. Proxmox cluster built with 4x HP G3 mini computers and 3x HP G2 mini computers, each with 16GB of memory for a total of 112GB and a total 3.5TB of storage between the 7 computers, all tied together with Netgear gigabyte switch.

5. Network storage comprised of an HP G4 running Debian based CasaOS with a 14TB external HD. Separate from the G4 I also have a 4TB WD Cloud Drive.