Thoughtful design.
Reliable infrastructure.
A better homepage. More reliable hosting. A home network that keeps every device happy. Practical, jargon-free help for everyone, from an experienced engineer.
Let’s build somethingSee how I can help
Prefer email? Write to hello@mxie.dev
Four ways I can help
Websites
Ask about a websiteI need a proper website for my business.
A fast site for your business that is easy to update, and someone to keep it running. I handle the domain, hosting, contact forms and bookings, in English, 中文 or both.
- Business sites and landing pages
- Domain, hosting and business email
- Updates, upkeep and speed fixes
Cloud infrastructure
Ask about your cloudIt works, but I’m not sure how well it’s set up.
Senior help with your infrastructure: AWS and GCP setups, Kubernetes, CI/CD and cost reviews.
- AWS and GCP architecture reviews
- Deployment automation and monitoring
- Reliability, backup and cost reviews
Homelab & networks
Ask about your networkMy Wi-Fi is great, except where I need it.
Home and small-office networks where everything works at once: smooth streaming and gaming, and every smart device connected safely.
- Wi-Fi and wired plans for streaming and gaming
- Cameras, doorbells, thermostats and lights on their own secure network
- Home servers, NAS, backups and smart home hubs
- Remote access and VPN setup
Security & AI
Ask about security or AICan we use AI without putting our data at risk?
A practical look at the everyday risks in your setup, and help bringing AI in safely: who can get into what, whether your backups would really save you, and where your data goes when your team uses AI. You get a short list of fixes, most important first.
- Account access, MFA and permissions
- Network, cloud and backup checks
- AI tools set up without leaking your data
- AI features moved from prototype to production
How I work
Start with a conversation.
Tell me what works, what doesn’t, and what you want to get done. You don’t need any technical vocabulary.
Agree on a clear plan.
Before we start, we agree on the scope and the timeline, so you know what is included.
Build it, explain it, hand it over.
I do the work, walk you through it, and leave notes you can use. Ongoing help is there if you want it.
Background
You work directly with the person doing the work.
- 15+ years of infrastructure work, at startups and at large enterprises.
- Previously certified: AWS Solutions Architect, Kubernetes (CKAD) and the HashiCorp stack.
- Open-source contributor.
Based in Toronto. I work remotely with anyone, and on-site across the GTA. I work in English and 中文.
Questions
Do I need to know exactly what I need?
No. Describe the problem or the result you want, and we work out the technical details together.
Do you work remotely or in person?
Websites and cloud work happen remotely. For networks in Toronto and the GTA, I can come on-site.
What does a security check cover?
The areas we agree on, such as account access, MFA, network settings, cloud configuration and backups. You get a list of fixes in priority order. Penetration testing, compliance certification and emergency incident response are not included.
Good things start
with a conversation.
Tell me a little about your project. We’ll figure out the next step together.