From writing code on an Amstrad CPC6128 at age ten to running ISO 27001-certified managed infrastructure for global clients — this is experience earned the hard way, not borrowed from a textbook.
Self-taught through the 1990s, I grew up with computing in my hands. Every milestone since has been hands-on, high-stakes, and real.
Where It Started
Started coding at ten on an Amstrad CPC6128, self-taught throughout the decade. By eighteen, I was running production operations for 500,000 customers across 40 Linux servers, leading a team of seven engineers.
Built From Scratch
Co-founded a web hosting company that served 4,000 customers on 80 servers built from the ground up — hardware selection, OS configuration, and network architecture handled entirely in-house.
Deep Open-Source Roots
Official Debian developer and maintainer of the DRBD high-availability packages for ten years. This is the kind of upstream involvement that gives you insight no certification course can replicate.
Operator, Not Just Technologist
Since 2009, I run ISVTEC — an ISO 27001 managed-infrastructure firm and official AWS and Scaleway partner. I also co-founded a technology-led restaurant group that scaled and was ultimately acquired.
What That Means For You
The most expensive lessons in infrastructure, security, and operations are the ones learned in production — under pressure, with real consequences. I've paid those tuitions already, on my own ventures and on behalf of clients.
25+ Years in Production
Running live infrastructure since before cloud was a word.
500K Customers Operated
Real scale, managed with a lean and disciplined team.
2 Successful Exits
Built-to-acquired businesses, not just consulting engagements.
80+ Servers Built from Scratch
Hardware up through application — end to end ownership.
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AWS & Scaleway Official Partner
Certified and recognized by the platforms your infrastructure runs on.
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ISO 27001 Certified
Formal, audited commitment to information security management.
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Official Debian Developer
Recognized contributor at the OS level — not just a user of open-source, but a builder of it.
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Two Exits
Proven ability to build, scale, and hand off — as a founder, not just an advisor.
Let's Talk
There's no sales process here. Tell me your situation — what you're building, where things feel fragile, what keeps you up at night — and I'll tell you honestly whether I can help. If I can't, I'll say so and point you in the right direction.
Infrastructure Under Pressure
Scaling challenges, reliability concerns, cloud architecture that's getting expensive — this is the work I've done for decades.
Security & Compliance
ISO 27001 readiness, incident response posture, hardening production systems — with the depth of someone who has maintained OS-level packages.
Honest Second Opinion
Sometimes you just need someone with no agenda to review a plan, a vendor proposal, or a post-mortem. I give you the unvarnished read.
"Tell me your situation. I'll tell you honestly if I can help."