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 Skills/Services
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
Photography & Media
Photo-Gallery and Photography
Monitoring & Time
NTP server, UISP (UniFi OS Server)
Key Infrastructure Projects
- 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.
- Centralized Access and Security: Implemented Nginx Proxy Manager for SSL termination and reverse proxying, with WireGuard for secure admin access.
- Local AI Integration: Deployed Ollama and Open WebUI to create a private, offline AI playground.
- Resilient and Automated Network: Combined Pi-hole, OpenWrt, and DDNS to provide a stable, secure network on a dynamic IP.
- Data Ownership and Management: Immich for photos, Vaultwarden for passwords, Gitea for code, and Synology DSM for centralized storage.
Photography
A selection from my photography. Click a thumbnail for a fullscreen preview. The gallery updates when images are added or a manifest is regenerated.
Service Links
May require authentication:
The Server
This is the server running it all
Contact
If you'd like to discuss a role, contract, or collaboration, please reach out via email: marcus.sailer@organic-server.org.