Hi everyone,
I go by WickedYoda. I’m 41, a husband, and a stay-at-home dad to a 21-year-old, a 17-year-old, and a newborn just a few months old. In 2015 I was injured in an accident that left me with chronic pain and ongoing medical issues, and since 2016 I’ve been at home. My background is in Information Technology, where I have worked since 2002. I hold certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA, HP, and Dell, a vocational certification in Electrical, and an Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology with Networking from DeVry University. I’m currently pursuing my Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, while continuing to build on my networking and systems administration certifications.
Over the years, I’ve expanded my skills from traditional IT support into server hosting, automation, and self-hosted infrastructure projects. My recent work includes designing and maintaining home-lab environments with Proxmox, Docker, and GL.iNet networking gear, and running stacks for Prometheus, Grafana, InfluxDB, LibreNMS, and syslog aggregation. I actively test and document GL.iNet routers and beta hardware (Flint 2, Flint 3, Comet Pro, Slate 7, Beryl AX, etc.), moderate the r/GLiNet subreddit, and contribute feedback directly to developers. I also manage web hosting, DNS, WordPress, and game servers, while experimenting with automation across AWS, IONOS, and self-hosted solutions.
My passion remains blending family, community, and technology — whether that’s supporting my kids, collaborating with online communities, or pushing new projects forward in networking and cybersecurity.
You can also find me playing Skyrim and other games,
Steam: wickedwarlock84 (https://s.team/p/crng-rkhr/BHTBJMKK) or (479512412)
Xbox: wicked84#4444