I got into IT by building computers and following questions wherever they led. That instinct is still here: understand how things work, make them more dependable, and keep learning by doing.
What started with assembling computers became a degree in Information Technology at Central Michigan University, then a career built across support, systems engineering, and cloud infrastructure. The throughline has always been hands-on curiosity.
I like the practical side of technology: putting pieces together, testing an idea, and learning from the result. That mindset makes infrastructure work satisfying because the best solutions are both thoughtfully designed and genuinely usable.
A homelab is a good excuse to explore without a meeting attached. It is a place to experiment with infrastructure, observe what happens, and turn abstract concepts into something tangible.
Travel keeps the frame wider than the workday. New places, unfamiliar systems, and the small details of how people live are a useful reminder that there is always more than one sensible way to solve a problem.
Being a dog owner supplies a reliable counterweight to screens and infrastructure diagrams: get outside, pay attention, and accept that the schedule is occasionally not yours to control.
The next interesting question is usually close by. I keep following them through new tools, personal projects, and conversations with people who enjoy figuring things out.