Service areas

Repair, systems support, and technical problem-solving.

From a failed appliance board to a Linux server or difficult network, I focus on the underlying fault, the practical options, and a result that can be verified.

01 · Physical systems

Appliance repair

Diagnosis and repair for common household appliance systems, including sealed refrigeration, washers, dryers, ovens, and related controls.

  • Symptom and failure isolation
  • Electrical and mechanical diagnosis
  • Control, sensor, and component faults
  • Repair-vs-replace guidance

02 · Circuit level

Electronics repair

Board-level troubleshooting for damaged components, power problems, connectors, intermittent faults, and repairable control electronics.

  • Visual and electrical inspection
  • Component-level diagnostics
  • Soldering and rework
  • Part replacement and verification

03 · Computing

Computers & Linux systems

Practical support for computers, Linux workstations, servers, storage, backups, and virtualization.

  • Fault diagnosis and data-conscious recovery
  • Reinstallation and performance work
  • Linux and system service configuration
  • Proxmox, containers, storage, and backup planning

04 · Connectivity

Networks & security

Network design and troubleshooting with attention to reliability, visibility, and appropriate trust boundaries.

  • Wi-Fi and wired network diagnosis
  • pfSense, firewall, and VLAN planning
  • VPN, DNS, filtering, and privacy
  • TLS routing and self-hosted services

05 · Planning

Technical consulting

Architecture, troubleshooting, and implementation guidance for home, small-office, and self-hosted systems.

  • System and homelab design
  • Backup and recovery planning
  • Security and access reviews
  • Automation and operational documentation

06 · Cross-discipline

Custom technical work

Some problems involve hardware, software, networking, and process at the same time. I can help define the problem and build a sensible path through it.

  • Unusual diagnostics
  • Small tools and integrations
  • Hardware/software boundary problems
  • Feasibility and scope reviews

Scope matters

A good first step is a clear description.

Include the symptoms, relevant history, what has already been tried, and the outcome you want. Photos, model numbers, and exact error text are often useful.