About

...me

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Hello world! My name is Lewis McLeran and I'm a self-motivated worker who loves a job well done. I like metal mechanical things, computer hardware, and lots of mayo.

...this website

I built this website from scratch as an easily portable resume. Under the hood it's got Debian and Apache, with acme.sh for automatic cert renewal. I used ChatGPT with PicoCSS for the bulk of the code and then tweaked the page from there. All served by a Vultr VPS instance.

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Learning
  • Building creative solutions
  • Sticking with it
  • Technical research
  • Linux desktop/server administration (esp. Fedora, Debian)
  • Basic Windows desktop/server administration
  • Network documentation
  • Network planning/architecture
  • LAN administration
  • VM administration (Proxmox, VirtualBox)

Experience

Homelab

  • Built a homelab including a NAS, DHCP server, and home Cloud.
  • Learned BASH scripting.
  • Learned to read Python and C++ syntax.
  • Set up the NAS computer with TrueNAS.
  • Used Pi-hole for DHCP and ad blocking.
  • Configured Nextcloud as an alternative to Google.
  • Used OPNSense on the router.
  • Learned that Dynamic DNS can be a pain to set up.

Cablelynx

  • Reduced mainline cable damage in the position of Locator.
  • Improved customer satisfaction in the position of Installer.
  • Learned the benefits of standardization and company policy.
  • Practiced initiative during downtime.
  • Took IT certifications relevant to the field.

McLeran Construction, Inc.

  • Learned to work hard in hard-to-work circumstances.
  • Learned a minute attention to detail.

Freelance

  • Installed Starlink dishes and mesh devices.
  • Architected Wi-Fi network for RV Park.
  • Managed and deployed i360 filters and lists for door-to-door campaigns.

Education

University of Arkansas Grantham

  • Bachelor's of Science in Information Systems/Information Technology.
  • Learned Active Directory policy and user management.

Linux

  • Daily Fedora user since Fedora 33.
  • Linux Essentials certified (LPI).

NCTI Certifications

  • Applying Wi-Fi Technologies
  • Troubleshooting Advanced Services
  • Broadband Digital Installer
  • Installer Technician
  • Installer

YouTube Learning

  • Ben Eater, LearnLinuxTV, Craft Computing, Techno Tim, NetworkChuck
  • Real Engineering, Practical Engineering, SmarterEveryDay

Contact

Feel free to reach out via email: lewis@lewismcleran.com