Computer Networks Student — Building in Public

Building real
intelligence
in an artificial
world.

Follow my studies in infrastructure, networking, and the real world of IT. Unfiltered.

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2+ Years studying
1 Home lab
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The
Journey

Not a straight line. A map of where I've been, where I am, and where I'm going. Every mistake documented. No filters.

2023 — Ongoing

Theory vs. Practice

In Progress

University classes on networking fundamentals. The gap between what the textbook says and what actually happens on the wire.

#OSI-model#TCP/IP#subnetting
2024 Q1

Linux Deep Dive

Done

Running Arch BTW. Understanding the OS from the kernel up. Building custom shell scripts, managing services with systemd.

#linux#bash#systemd#vim
2024

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Done
Journey Badge

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification. Validation of cloud concepts, security, technology, and billing.

AWS
2024 Q2 — Q4

Home Lab v1

Done

First real infrastructure. A refurbished PC, a managed switch, VLANs, pfSense. Real cables. Real problems.

#homelab#pfSense#VLAN#switching
2025

CCNA Intensive Prep

In Progress

Going all in. Packet Tracer labs every day. Building labs that mirror the exam scenarios — not just watching videos.

#CCNA#Cisco#packet-tracer#routing
2025 — 2026

Docker Architecture Lab

In Progress

Running containerized homelab: Pi-hole, Uptime Kuma, Portainer, Wireguard, self-hosted apps. Documentation of every failure.

#docker#containers#networking#self-hosted
Planned

Cloud & Automation

Planned

Terraform, Ansible, AWS/Azure. Bridging the homelab to the cloud. Infrastructure as Code.

#terraform#ansible#aws#iac
The story continues...
02 Hands-On

The Lab & The Work

In Progress

CCNA Lab Journal

Every Packet Tracer scenario I build for the CCNA. Diagrams, configs, what broke and how I fixed it.

#CCNA #routing #switching
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In Progress

Docker Stack

Self-hosted infrastructure: Pi-hole + Unbound, Portainer, Uptime Kuma, Wireguard VPN, Nginx Proxy Manager.

#docker #compose #self-hosted
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Done

Home Lab v2

Full network redesign. VLAN segmentation, proper DMZ, IDS/IPS. Documenting every topology decision and why.

#cisco #vlans #pfSense #monitoring
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Planned

NetDevOps Scripts

Python scripts for network automation. Netmiko, NAPALM, parsing show commands, building config generators.

#python #netmiko #automation
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Planned

Network Monitoring

Grafana + Prometheus + SNMP traps. Making the invisible visible — seeing my network breathe.

#grafana #prometheus #snmp
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AI is my tool.
Not my brain.
Not my substitute.
03 Why The Hard Way

Everyone is outsourcing their brain to AI. Letting it write the code, solve the problem, explain the concept. Fast? Yes. Understanding? None.

I use AI as a tool — to check my work, explore what I already understand, move faster on things I have mastered. But the fundamentals? Those I earn.

01const learning = {
02  approach: "old-school/root",
03  aiRole: "tool, not teacher",
04  shortcuts: false,
05  failureLog: "public",
06  goal: "real understanding"
07}
04 Connect

Let's talk
networks.

I'm always open to connect with other networking students, professionals, and anyone who believes the hard way is the right way.

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