Professional Summary

I am a passionate and dedicated systems administrator and self-hosting enthusiast with a comprehensive, production-grade home lab. My infrastructure demonstrates a deep understanding of containerization, reverse proxy configuration, network security, and the deployment of a wide array of open-source services. I thrive on creating robust, private, and self-sufficient digital ecosystems.

Technical Portfolio

My portfolio is a living environment where I actively use and manage the technologies below.

Infrastructure & Orchestration

Docker, LXC, Nginx Proxy Manager, DDNS

Network & Security

WireGuard, Pi-hole, OpenWrt, Vaultwarden

Cloud & Storage

Immich, Synology DSM, Zipline

Communication & Collaboration

Matrix Synapse, Gitea

AI & Automation

Ollama, Open WebUI, Home Assistant (HAOS)

Web & Data

SearXNG, Kiwix, Trilium, Homarr

32-Bit CPU

Based on custom instruction set and micro-architecture

Monitoring & Time

NTP server, UISP (UniFi OS Server)

Key Infrastructure Philosophy

  1. Secure and Private Self-Hosted Ecosystem: Designed and deployed a comprehensive suite of 20+ services on a single server, replacing numerous third-party cloud services.
  2. Centralized Access and Security: Implemented Nginx Proxy Manager for SSL termination and reverse proxying, with WireGuard for secure admin access.
  3. Local AI Integration: Deployed Ollama and Open WebUI to create a private, offline AI playground.
  4. Resilient and Automated Network: Combined Pi-hole, OpenWrt, and DDNS to provide a stable, secure network on a dynamic IP.
  5. Data Ownership and Management: Immich for photos, Vaultwarden for passwords, Gitea for code, and Synology DSM for centralized storage.

The Server

This is the server running it all

Server photo

Contact

If you'd like to discuss a role, contract, or collaboration, please reach out via email: marcus.sailer@organic-server.org .