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Hobbies & Technical Interests

Exploring technology, solving practical challenges, and building things in my personal time. These projects reflect my curiosity, creativity, and hands-on approach to learning new technologies and implementing solutions.

Personal Project Categories

From web development experiments to home automation and workshop projects, these endeavors showcase my technical interests and problem-solving approach outside of professional work.

Web Development & AI Exploration

AI-Enhanced Web Platform Learning

Challenge

Personal goal to build a modern, responsive web platform showcasing analytics and continuous learning while experimenting with AI-assisted development techniques.

Solution

Created AIrtisan.net using Next.js and React, leveraging AI collaboration for enhanced development efficiency. Implemented advanced SEO, analytics-focused content, and responsive design.

AIrtisan.net web platform showcasing AI-enhanced development techniques

Outcome

Delivered a high-performance web platform with optimized SEO and seamless user experience. The AI-assisted process accelerated learning and supported exploration of modern development techniques.

Next.jsReactAI DevelopmentSEO Optimization

AI-Powered Technical Solution Development

Challenge

Personal exploration of how AI tools can augment technical capabilities across diverse technologies for faster solution development.

Solution

Experimented with AI tools to augment technical capabilities across multiple domains, creating a personal framework for rapid solution development and learning.

Outcome

Accelerated personal learning and implementation, delivered sophisticated solutions with fewer resources, and expanded capabilities beyond traditional boundaries.

AI IntegrationTechnical LearningInnovation

Home Technology Projects

Personal exploration of enterprise-level technologies in home environments. These projects let me experiment with advanced networking, security, and automation concepts.

Enterprise-Grade Home Network

Challenge

Personal interest in implementing enterprise-level network security, reliability, and performance concepts in a home environment.

Solution

Designed and implemented semi-commercial network infrastructure using professional-grade Ubiquiti equipment including UDM-Pro, managed switches, and dedicated WiFi access points.

Live network traffic visualization showing data flow through enterprise-grade home network

Outcome

Created a robust foundation with 1Gbps fiber primary connection and 400Mbps LTE failover, enabling reliable connectivity and hands-on learning with enterprise networking concepts.

Network ArchitectureSecurity ImplementationRedundancy Planning

Integrated Smart Home Automation

Challenge

Personal interest in creating intelligent home environment with complex integration between disparate systems and contextual automation logic.

Solution

Implemented comprehensive Home Assistant automation system integrating security cameras, environmental controls, and monitoring with centralized management and advanced conditional logic.

Integrated home automation system architecture showing component relationships

Outcome

Achieved 30% energy savings, enhanced security with multi-layered protection, and gained hands-on experience with systems integration and automation logic.

Systems IntegrationAutomation LogicEnergy Efficiency

Hands-On Workshop Projects

Physical projects that showcase practical problem-solving and implementation skills. These hands-on challenges demonstrate how I approach complex renovation and building tasks.

Laundry Room Rebuild

Challenge

Personal project to transform outdated laundry room with inefficient layout, inadequate storage, and outdated electrical systems.

Solution

Designed and implemented complete renovation including custom cabinetry, updated electrical work with dedicated circuits, improved plumbing, and integrated smart home features.

Before and after transformation of laundry room showing complete renovation

Outcome

Created a highly functional space with improved workflow, ample storage, and integrated technology that enhances safety through leak detection and power monitoring.

Custom CabinetryElectrical WorkSmart Integration
In Progress

Garage Workshop Conversion

Challenge

Personal goal to transform standard garage into efficient multi-purpose workshop while maintaining parking functionality.

Solution

Currently transforming garage with enhanced electrical systems, custom storage solutions, and optimized workflow layout while maintaining dual functionality.

Garage workshop transformation journey showing progress and vision

Goal

Creating a versatile space that demonstrates space optimization, systems planning, and the ability to execute multiple functional requirements within constraints.

Workshop DesignCustom StorageWorkflow Optimization

Curious About My Professional Work?

These personal projects showcase my technical interests and problem-solving approach. For business-focused project management and analytics experience, check out my professional projects.