Projects
Driftsmoke
A specialized job board connecting fire service agencies with qualified firefighters and EMTs across the country.
Mission
Fire departments and emergency services often struggle to find qualified personnel, while many experienced firefighters and EMTs seek new opportunities. Driftsmoke aims to bridge this gap by creating a dedicated platform that understands the unique needs of the fire service community.
Key Features
- • Specialized job matching based on certifications and experience
- • Agency profiles highlighting department culture and benefits
- • Anonymous browsing and secure application process
- • Community forum for industry discussions and networking
Real-time distributed weather telemetry and resort status monitoring system with a retro sci-fi aesthetic.
SYSTEM OBJECTIVES
To aggregate disparate mountain weather and status data into a single, unified dashboard with sub-second latency, wrapped in a high-fidelity 80s cyberpunk aesthetic.
FEATURES
- > Cloudflare D1 & Workers
- > Resort Status Tracking
- > Progressive Web App (PWA)
- > Interactive Data Visualization
- > Server-side Rendering
- > Automated Data Collection
- > Sub-second Latency
- > Mobile-First Design
Homelab & Infrastructure
Building and maintaining a personal infrastructure ecosystem for learning, experimentation, and entertainment.
Hardware & Networking
- • Custom-built servers and networking equipment
- • High-availability setup with redundant systems
- • Automated monitoring and alerting
Services & Applications
- • Plex media server with extensive movie collection
- • Self-hosted development environments
- • Backup and disaster recovery systems
Photography & Visual Storytelling
Documenting California's wilderness and learning to tell stories through visual media.
Current Focus
- • Yosemite and Sierra Nevada landscapes
- • El Dorado National Forest adventures
- • Learning photo and video storytelling techniques
Equipment & Approach
- • Photography and visual storytelling
- • Natural light and environmental portraiture
- • Instagram: @RusticXploit
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