About

Personal #

I’ve always been interested in RF technology, and in 2017 I finally got my call sign (ON3AD) after being a registered SWL (ONL12316). In 2018, I upgraded my license to full HAREC; my call sign is now ON8AD. I’m interested in… anything! SSB, SWL, digital modes, antenna design, electronics, aerospace, and more. As you can see from this blog, you’ll notice I like repairing anything that has electronics in it.

I’m also a proud father of two wonderful daughters and enjoy spending time with my family in the Ardennes.

Professional #

You could say I started my career at six years old, when I took ownership of my sister’s computer—a powerful Amiga A500+! Now nearing 40, I’m as passionate about technology as ever. My main area of expertise lies in networks and systems administration. Over the years, I’ve accumulated a wealth of knowledge, which I enjoy sharing with others. I have experience in R&D, testing, and working in datacenter and mission-critical environments. A techie at heart, I enjoy deep diving into topics, striving for that extra percent of performance and long-term stability by creating solid solutions.

A short summary of my knowledge:

• Linux Platforms: Debian, Red-Hat, Alpine
• Windows Server
• AIX (IBM)
• VMware vSphere
• Cisco: Switching, Routing, VPN, WiFi, NAC, and more
• Checkpoint: Scalable Platform, Maestro, Gaia, etc.
• Palo Alto Networks
• Blue Coat Systems
• Cloudflare
• Load Balancers:
  • F5
  • HAProxy
• Infoblox
• Ivanti
• SAN / NAS systems
• Containerized platforms:
  • Docker
  • Podman
  • OpenShift
• Automation: Ansible, etc.
• Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, Centreon, etc.

Get in Touch #

Whether you have a question, want to discuss a project, or just share your own passion for technology, feel free to reach out! I’m always open to connecting with fellow enthusiasts and professionals. You can contact me at [email protected], and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Looking forward to hearing from you!