Projects

Small systems that solve real problems.

I enjoy building practical automations and experimenting with ways to make recurring work easier. These are a few examples.

Google Apps ScriptGoogle SheetsGoogle Forms

NFL Picks Automation

A weekly football picks system built to replace manual tracking with an automated workflow. It handles form generation, pick collection, reminders, submission status, locked games, results, weekly summaries, and cumulative standings.

ProblemToo much weekly manual coordination and tracking.

ApproachCentralize the workflow in Sheets, Forms, and Apps Script.

ResultA repeatable weekly process with far less manual administration.

WEEK 3 10/10 Picks In

Reminders • Results • Standings • Game breakdowns

Ubuntu ServerLinuxHome Lab

Old Lenovo PC → Home Server

Rather than retire a Lenovo IdeaCentre desktop, I repurposed it into a home Linux server. It now supports shared storage, remote administration, Docker containers, and website monitoring—a practical foundation for a larger family backup and automation project.

HardwareLenovo IdeaCentre 710-25ISH, Core i5-6400, 16 GB RAM, SSD storage.

WorkingUbuntu, SSH, local file shares, Docker, Uptime Kuma, and disk monitoring.

NextConsolidated, tested backups; UPS integration; additional automations.

Read how I repurposed the computer →

OLD PC / NEW PURPOSE Lenovo → Linux

Ubuntu ServerRunning

Local file sharesReady

Docker & ComposeReady

Uptime KumaRunning

Backups and future automations are still in development.

ExcelAIWorkflow Design

Sales Automation Hub

A developing concept for reducing repetitive sales administration—reconciling open opportunities against invoices, surfacing items ready to advance, and preparing targeted outreach around promotions, inventory, and business segments.

GoalSpend less time checking disconnected reports manually.

ToolsExcel, Copilot, structured data, and automation logic.

DirectionBuild one workflow that surfaces the next best action.

Open24

Matched8

Action6

Concept visualization — no business data displayed

HardwareDisplaysUSB-C

Workstation & Display Lab

I regularly experiment with docks, display adapters, USB-C hardware, multi-monitor setups, and workstation layouts to understand what works reliably in the real world.

FocusReliable multi-display productivity.

LearningHow docks, graphics paths, DisplayLink, and bandwidth interact.

ValueHands-on experience that makes future troubleshooting faster.

DOCK

Multi-monitor testing and workspace design