After about a week or so, we’ve completed the first of six courses, a Crash Course in Python. Python lived up to the hype of being a super easy language to manipulate, and I can already see about a dozen processes I intend on automating, like emailing myself when my server is getting a little…
Read moreMoving Away from Wix (a Self-hosting Journey)
Today, I took one more step from the software as a service (SaaS) dependence of Wix. I relaunched my app’s website and my wife’s personal site, and both are hosted locally. After hours of trial and error launching the first site to cut the Saas cord (this one), my wife’s site and my apps site…
Read moreChallenges with Python
I know I know… for all the experienced coders out there, “challenges” and “Python” don’t mix. So up until now, that’s been a true statement. I’m currently enrolled in a Python course with Coursera, an online learning platform, where the material is 100% developed by Googlers who execute these tasks daily. So what’s the problem?…
Read moreAbout That Time I Launched an App…
One day long ago, I needed to purchase a new vehicle. Anyone who’s purchased a vehicle knows how much “fun” it is to scour the internet to find just the right vehicle and drive to the dealership just to wait for a half-hour for a test drive, but why? In this case, I was looking…
Read moreThe World of GTA V Roleplay
By now, you’ve probably already played GTA V and already beat the game. If you’re playing on XBOX or Playstation, you might have dipped your pinky toe into Rockstar’s version of online gaming, but have you heard of GTA5 roleplay? I’m not talking about masking up and pretend-robbing a bank in the middle of a…
Read moreSmall Business Technical Program Manager
Operating a small business is a huge feat for a small team. Administering all the backend issues, like payroll, licenses, taxes, rental agreements, and contracts is enough for 10 people. Technology is an issue the leader of Uncommon Redesigns, my wife Charie Williams, doesn’t have to worry about, as that’s the one thing I’m more…
Read moreMy Home Setup
I’m blessed to have a loving wife who supports my tech/electronic habits. After I put in for retirement, my wife thought I should have a celebration tech splurge. That led to the purchase of the newly released Samsung New G9. The Neo G9 is an upgraded version of the G9, a 49″ 240hz Gaming Monitor….
Read moreAbout Me
I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I played baseball and football at Kashmere Senior High School before graduating and joining the Navy. I served as an Intelligence Specialist in the Navy for 20 years, specializing in Operational Intelligence. I’ve lived all over the world, including in Japan, Singapore, Bahrain, and several posts across…
Read moreThe Transition – Retirement in 2022
As of August 31, 2022, I’ll officially have retired from the United States Navy after serving for 20 years. Those who have gone before me say I’ll experience a rollercoaster of experiences, and they weren’t kidding. I’ve been super excited to have served and moved on, but that’s mixed with a seemingly overwhelming volume of…
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