available for opportunities

Luke M
Networks & Developer

Computer networks graduate pursuing CCNA, with a background in Python, homelab infrastructure, and self-hosted systems.

CCNA in progressNetworkingLinuxUK based

Background

Computer networks degree with hands-on experience running production homelab infrastructure. Comfortable across the stack: from pfSense firewall configuration to Python scripting to Docker deployments.

location
Manchester, United Kingdom
certifications
CCNA (in progress)
education
BSc Computer Networks (1st Class)
interests
Homelab, self-hosted infra, game servers

Technical skills

Networking
  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
  • Firewalls, pfSense
  • VLANs, Routing Protocols (eg: OSPF)
  • VPNs, WireGuard, Tailscale
  • Packet Analysis, Wireshark
Development
  • Python
  • Bash
  • SQL
  • C#
  • Git
Infrastructure
  • Linux (Ubuntu)
  • Docker / Compose
  • Proxmox
  • Nginx
  • Cloudflare

Projects

▶ play

Sidescroll Shooter

A side-scrolling space shoot-'em-up I first built in C# with MonoGame, reimplemented as a self-contained browser game you can play right on the page. Click to Play!

Game DevC# → WebMonoGameJavaScript

Smart Greenhouse Monitoring System

Built an Arduino-based IoT system to monitor environmental conditions such as soil moisture and temperature. Integrated cloud data logging and automated irrigation to maintain optimal plant health.

ArduinoIoTSensorsAutomationCloud
active build

Homelab Infrastructure

Proxmox-based homelab running pfSense and Ubuntu VMs, Docker stacks, and self-hosted services including game servers, photo management, and monitoring.

ProxmoxpfSenseDockerTailscaleLinux

Get in touch

Open to junior networking, infrastructure, or development roles in the UK. Feel free to reach out.