From Zero to IT Professional

Projects

Custom PC Build

Built a custom desktop PC from the ground up, hardware assembly, BIOS configuration, clean Windows 11 installation, and full driver setup. Every component is selected, installed, and configured by hand.

Things I've Built (and Broken)

Skills

Hardware Assembly BIOS/UEFI Configuration OS Installation Disk Partitioning Driver Management System Troubleshooting

More projects in progress...

Self Hosted Cloud Server

Nextcloud • Docker • WSL2 • Tailscale • Windows 11

Built a self-hosted personal cloud on my Windows 11 PC that allows me to securely store, sync, and remotely access files and photos from my iPhone.

I deployed Nextcloud AIO using Docker Desktop and WSL2, configured persistent storage on my PC, and used Tailscale to create secure remote access without directly exposing the server to the public internet.

What I accomplished

  • Deployed Nextcloud using Docker containers

  • Configured WSL2 and Ubuntu for Docker

  • Created persistent local storage for cloud files

  • Connected my PC and iPhone through Tailscale

  • Enabled automatic photo and video backups

  • Troubleshot virtualization, networking, ports, and container issues

Skills: Docker • Linux/WSL2 • Networking • Cloud Storage • Remote Access • Troubleshooting

Contact

Reach out anytime for projects or questions

Email

dan@zero2it.com

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