Learning Projects
Exploring Computer Science & Engineering Concepts
Digital Circuits
Planned Learning
Cloud Architecture
Expanding knowledge of AWS core services, VPC networking, and cloud security best practices.
Network Automation
Automating valid configurations and device management using Python and Ansible.
Home Lab & Services
TrueNAS Storage
- Central NAS for learning about storage & data organization.
- Hosts media and lab files for other services.
Jellyfin Media Server
- Self-hosted media streaming pointing at NAS storage.
- Transcoding + library management practice.
Router & DHCP
- Configured DHCP with static reservations for key hosts.
- Foundation for future VLAN segmentation studies.
Twingate Secure Access
- Remote private access without opening inbound ports.
- Resource-based access vs broad network exposure.
AdGuard Local DNS
- DNS-based ad & tracker filtering for local devices.
- Upstream DoH resolvers (e.g., Quad9 / Cloudflare).
TP-Link Router Setup
- Changed default admin password & updated firmware.
- Configured secure Wi‑Fi (WPA2/WPA3) & disabled WPS.
- Set local DNS to AdGuard for unified filtering.
- Defined DHCP scope & key static reservations.
Summary of Focus Areas
Digital Logic
- Circuit Design
- Logic Minimization
- Sequential Systems
Cloud & Virtualization
- AWS Basics
- Proxmox VMs
- Linux Administration
- Virtual Networks
Home Lab
- TrueNAS + Jellyfin
- Twingate Remote Access
- AdGuard DNS