Projects & Technical Work
Here are some of the technical projects and systems I've worked on throughout my career in telecommunications and electronics.
Enterprise CUCM Deployment
Designed and implemented a multi-site Cisco CUCM cluster serving 500+ users with SIP trunking and advanced call routing
Antenna Modeling & Design
Custom VHF/UHF antenna designs for amateur radio use, including Yagi arrays and vertical dipole systems
Addressable Fire Alarm System
Configuration and commissioning of intelligent fire detection systems with custom protocol analysis tools
ADS-B Flight Tracking System
Custom flight tracking setup with RTL-SDR receivers, antenna arrays, and real-time aircraft monitoring
RF Circuit Analysis
Troubleshooting and repair of RF amplifiers, filters, and matching networks for amateur radio applications
Technical Documentation
I maintain detailed documentation for all my projects, including:
- CUCM Administration Guide: Comprehensive reference for system administration tasks
- Dial Plan Templates: Reusable configurations for common call routing scenarios
- Troubleshooting Procedures: Step-by-step guides for common issues
- Network Diagrams: Visual documentation of system architectures
Current Projects
Home Lab Environment
Building a comprehensive home lab for testing and development:
- CUCM lab environment for testing new configurations
- Network simulation with GNS3 and packet capture analysis
- Amateur radio digital mode experimentation
- ADS-B receiver array for enhanced flight tracking coverage
- Aviation weather monitoring station with METAR integration
- IoT device integration and monitoring
Open Source Contributions
Contributing to community projects and sharing knowledge:
- CUCM administration scripts and utilities
- Network monitoring dashboards
- Amateur radio logging software enhancements
Future Projects
Always planning new technical challenges and learning opportunities:
- SDR Integration: Software Defined Radio projects for signal analysis
- Automation Scripts: Python/PowerShell tools for system administration
- IoT Monitoring: Environmental monitoring with low-power wireless sensors
- Emergency Communications: Portable amateur radio systems for disaster response