Full Time Student
2012–2016Community college, family company IT, and local car wash > detailer to sales, training for assistant manager before moving into corporate IT.
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Hi! I'm Harley
IT Technician of 9+ years turned engineer. Primary skills in Linux, Python, and PowerShell. Secondary skills in Gaming, Music, and doom-scrolling on social media.
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Full Time Technician
2016–2021Campus Support Technician in education: multiple campuses, inventory, projects, semi‑annual maintenance, preparing for lead technician role.
Desktop Engineer
2021–2024International company, focused on end‑user experience, scripting, automation, Apple device management, project management, and server admin.
IT Operations Engineer
2024–PresentPrivate sector in NYC: collaboration, scripting, networking, security, and improving end‑user experiences.
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Infisical: Secrets Manager
Managing secrets effectively is crucial for secure infrastructure. Infisical is a containerized solution for storing API keys, passwords, etc., securely via Docker. It offers self-hosting, simplicity, and flexibility for all project sizes.
OhMyPosh - Custom Terminal Theme
Oh My Posh transforms your terminal with customizable, vibrant themes for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Easily install via Homebrew or winget, configure with Nerd Fonts, and enhance prompts with Git status and system info.
Recover Chrome and Edge Bookmarks
Have you ever been in a situation where your bookmarks are gone or that you switched to a new machine and didn't happen to sync with your Google account? How about a situation where you deleted a folder of bookmarks by mistake and you want to recover them?
Zoxide: The Versatile Directory Navigation Tool
Zoxide is a modern, smarter alternative to the traditional cd command which is designed to streamline your directory navigation.
Running Your Own Private ChatGPT with Ollama
Self-hosting ChatGPT with Ollama offers greater data control, privacy, and security. This open-source application runs locally on MacOS, Windows, and Linux. Interact via Open WebUI and share files securely.
Self-hosted Adventures: Volume One
I want to share my thoughts and experiences on self-hosting and encourage others to join me on this exciting adventure.
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer is a budget-friendly alternative to Adobe Illustrator. This program is features packed and at a friendly price. The tools you know, with a one-time payment. Upgrades are included and include Windows, MacOS, and iPad.