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Abbott Networks

About

Welcome! I'm a technology professional focused on building, supporting, and improving infrastructure solutions.

My background is rooted in IT operations, networking, and systems engineering. Throughout my career, I've worked with enterprise networks, security platforms, cloud technologies, collaboration systems, and the infrastructure that keeps businesses connected.

Outside of work, Abbott Networks is where I experiment, learn, and build. This site hosts some of my personal projects, including self-hosted services, media infrastructure, and other technology experiments.

Networking Security Cloud Virtualization Automation

Beyond Technology

Outside of technology, I’m usually spending time with my family, getting outside, or working on something with my hands. I love cooking on the smoker, taking on DIY home improvements and repairs, getting away for fishing, camping, or RV trips when I can. I also enjoy the occasional video game when I want to unplug and relax.

What matters most to me is staying balanced and continuing to grow. I try to bring that same mindset to everything I do; whether I’m solving a technical problem, building something at home, or showing up as a husband, father, and friend. There’s always something new to learn, improve, or enjoy.

Family Outdoors Fishing Camping RVing Smoker Cooking DIY Repairs Video Games Lifelong Learning

Background

IT Operations & Infrastructure

Enterprise IT operations with a focus on uptime, change management, and cross-functional systems support.

Networking & Security

Enterprise routing and switching, SD-WAN, firewall platforms, and network access control across distributed environments.

Cloud & Virtualization

Hybrid cloud deployments, virtual infrastructure, and platform management supporting enterprise workloads.

Collaboration & Communications

Voice, video, and messaging platforms including enterprise telephony and collaboration systems.

Homelab & Self-Hosted Services

Personal lab running self-hosted media, networking experiments, and infrastructure automation outside of work.