Dave Hill
Systems Engineer
Blending technical expertise with a passion for trying new things. I love to automate and make things work the same way, every time
Hi, I'm
About Me
I’m a systems engineer with a vast range of knowledge. I can quickly pick up any new technology and leverage it to fit my needs.
Since 2013, I have solely worked in the trading industry doing systems engineering work
Technologies I build and manage daily:- Almalinux 9
- Centos 7
- AWS
- Terraform
- HAProxy Enterprise
- Consul
- Docker
- Portainer
- Doppler
- Python
- Bash
- Powershell
- Javascript
- VMWare ESX
- Veeam
- Mosyle
- Ansible
- Jenkins
- Zabbix
- Netbox
- Grafana
- Duo
- Auth0
- Graylog
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
Favorite/Recent Projects
Fusion360
3D Printing
Custom LCD Case
I had a request to design a case for a mini LCD screen to mount onto the persons monitor. Using fusion360 and precise measurements, I was able to create the 3 part design that screws together for the user
KiCad
Linux
Python
Powershell
Git
Etsy
I was inspired by some coasters printed out of PCB's. So I taught myself how to use KiCad and made my own coaster design that I sell on Etsy
Listed Contributor
C++
ESP32
Soldering
Fusion360
Info Orbs
A soldering kit that I could hone my Fusion360 skills on and design a case for. I also actively contribute to the development of the software in Discord. I am listed as a contributor on the PCB you can purchase yourself
3D Printing
Fusion360
Soldering
Mechanical Jellyfish
I saw an instagram post for a jellyfish with moving arms. I wanted to see if I could entirely 3D print the same thing. This has a motor that rotates at 5 RPM, and required I solder the electronics together throughout the body that I designed
3D Printing
Fusion360
Water Fountain
I wanted to make a functioning water fountain. 3D printed, minus the motor
3D Printing
Fusion360
Vinyl Record Holder
One of my earlier designs. This one I filled the layer lines with wood putty, sanded, and spraypainted it
Docker
AlmaLinux 9
Python
Git
Unraid
This serves as both my production and development test bench for services that spark my interest (as well as my NAS, obviously).
I self host a large variety of containers. Video streaming, documentation, game servers, discord bots - you name it, I'll be able to run it