Most of what I write here comes from real projects.
Deployments that didn’t quite go to plan.
Security models that needed rethinking.
Automation pipelines that worked beautifully — or completely fell apart.
Enterprise constraints that forced creative solutions.
But the most valuable insights I’ve gained haven’t come from documentation or vendor guides.
They’ve come from conversations.
Conversations with engineers building internal platforms.
Architects untangling legacy systems.
Developers trying to automate just one more painful manual step.
People quietly solving real problems inside real organisations.
And that’s why I’m writing this.
What Are You Working On?
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re building something:
- A deployment pipeline you wish you’d structured differently
- A homelab you’re turning into something production-grade
- A security model you’re refining
- A cloud migration that’s more complicated than expected
- A system that needs to be resilient, auditable, and maintainable
I’d genuinely love to hear about it.
Not in a sales pitch way.
Not in a “let’s optimise your funnel” way.
Just builder to builder.
Why I Value These Conversations
Technology moves fast.
But patterns repeat.
- Automation problems look similar across industries.
- Security trade-offs resurface in different forms.
- Governance constraints shape architecture in predictable ways.
- Technical debt accumulates the same way everywhere.
When we share what we’re working on, we shortcut years of trial and error.
Some of the best ideas I’ve implemented came from simple exchanges:
“Here’s how we approached that.”
“Have you considered isolating that service?”
“We tried that — here’s what broke.”
No ego. Just practical experience.
Mutual Benefit
If we connect, here’s what you can expect from me:
- Practical insights from real-world deployments
- Honest feedback if you want a second set of eyes
- No fluff, no buzzwords
- Respect for confidentiality and context
And in return, I’d love to hear:
- What challenges you’re solving
- What’s working well
- What you’d redesign if you had the chance
- What you’re experimenting with
Even a short exchange can spark something useful.
Who Should Reach Out?
Engineers.
Architects.
DevOps practitioners.
Security-minded builders.
Curious technical minds.
If you care about:
- Clean infrastructure
- Thoughtful automation
- Secure-by-design systems
- Long-term maintainability
We’ll probably get along.
How To Connect
You can:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Use the contact page
- Or simply reply if you’re already subscribed
Tell me what you’re building.
I’m genuinely interested.
Because at the end of the day, the most valuable asset in tech isn’t tooling.
It’s the network of thoughtful people behind it.
Let’s compare notes.
— Jon
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