SysOpsLab
SysOpsLab is a personal project space dedicated to building practical, technician‑friendly tools for Systems, Network, and Security administrators. It isn’t a company or a commercial product at the moment. It’s a personal engineering project focused on solving real operational problems, with room to expand into services later on.
The goal is simple:
make life easier for the people who keep infrastructure running.
SysOpsLab exists to explore ideas, test workflows, refine detection logic, and create tools that help administrators troubleshoot faster, harden systems more effectively, and gain deeper visibility into the environments they support.
Beyond admin tools, this space also features cybersecurity topics, electronics repair work, and the physical tools and equipment I use day‑to‑day. Whether it’s system hardening, board‑level diagnostics, or practical gear that makes technical work easier, SysOpsLab brings all of these interests together in one place.
About me
My work with systems began in the mid‑90s, back when Novell NetWare was still common and the internet was only starting to emerge. Those early years taught me to understand technology from the ground up and shaped how I approach troubleshooting and problem‑solving today.
Over the last 30 years, I’ve supported environments across banking, schools, hospitality, the shipping industry, manufacturing, payment processing, and healthcare. Each industry brought its own challenges and expectations, and each one reinforced the value of clear thinking, dependable engineering, and practical security.
My experience covers the full stack: maintaining desktops and laptops, supporting applications, managing Windows and Linux systems, working with virtualization platforms, handling networking and infrastructure, and managing vulnerabilities and security operations.
I was a licensed Electronics and Communications Engineer, but even before earning my degree I was already involved in maintaining IT systems. Those two foundations shaped how I approach technical analysis and problem‑solving. I’m also a registered Electrical Appliance Serviceperson in New Zealand, and I’m formalising my cybersecurity background through ongoing study, currently holding CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CSAP, and ISC2 CC certifications.
Outside of work, I stay connected to the hardware side of technology. I repair anything with an electronics board and enjoy microsoldering and troubleshooting. I also like experimenting with small projects using Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi.
SysOpsLab brings all of these interests together. It reflects the tools, ideas, and workflows I’ve refined throughout my career. It’s a personal space to build, explore, and share solutions that support the people who keep systems running.