I am a Neuro-Spicy technologist who's passionate about encouraging others in security and innovation! I'm currently working as an Associate Consultant at Red Hat, based in Raleigh, NC.
I believe in the power of connection and collaboration to drive success – whether I'm architecting cloud solutions, moderating the r/Nerdio community, or teaching West Coast Swing on the dance floor. My mission is to deliver exceptional solutions while building meaningful relationships and fostering strong communities.
I'm a results-driven consultant specializing in:
- 🌩️ Multi-Cloud Architecture - Azure, AWS, GCP environments
- 🔧 ServiceNow Solutions - Problem & incident management workflows
- 🎩 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Deployments - Enterprise open source linux implementation
- ⚡ PowerShell Automation - Custom scripts and GUI applications
- 🖥️ Virtual Desktop Solutions - Azure Virtual Desktop & Nerdio Manager
- 📊 Process Optimization - Streamlining operations and efficiency improvements
Here are the tools that power my daily workflow and boost my productivity:
⌨️ NeoVimHyperextensible Text Editor The modern evolution of Vim, built for extensibility and usability. My configuration transforms it into a full-featured IDE with LSP support, fuzzy finding, and custom keybindings tailored to my workflow. Perfect for: Code editing, configuration management, and terminal-based development |
📁 YaziTerminal File Manager A blazing fast terminal file manager written in Rust. Combines vim-like keybindings with modern features like image previews and async operations. Perfect for: Large directory navigation, file operations, and terminal workflows |
🧠 ObsidianKnowledge Management My second brain for connecting ideas, managing projects, and building comprehensive documentation. The graph view and bidirectional linking make knowledge discovery effortless. Perfect for: Technical documentation, project planning, and learning |
🚀 Warp.devThe AI-Powered Terminal The modern terminal that feels like an IDE. However, for my use case, I disable the included AI features. While it is a great tool for AI-driven development, I prefer to use it for its original purpose: as an intuitive modern terminal, written in Rust. Perfect for: Complex workflows, debugging, and remote sessions using the "warpified" SSH |
🗺️ RepoMap
A Python CLI and library that scans repositories for cross-file references in configuration files (YAML, JSON, TOML), building a dependency graph that can be exported as ASCII trees, Mermaid flowcharts, or machine-readable JSON. Perfect for understanding complex project structures and visualizing configuration dependencies.
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A Python utility to extract code blocks from Markdown files based on trigger strings and export them to YAML format. Supports batch processing, multiple triggers, and concatenation of extracted blocks into multi-document YAML files.
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An installation-focused collection of the Hack font family - a typeface specifically designed for source code. This repository provides easy access to the popular Hack fonts, known for their excellent readability and distinctive character shapes that make coding more pleasant and reduce eye strain.
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An Obsidian plugin for creating GitLab issues from notes. Streamline your workflow by converting your notes and ideas directly into actionable GitLab issues without leaving your knowledge management environment.
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Looking for my "Scan to email" walkthrough for Google Cloud/Gmail? While it may not be the most secure method, it's still a really common use case. My walkthrough is available publically on Reddit: Yes, you CAN USE Gmail with a scanner!!
- 🤖 AI Integration - Incorporating LLMs into automation workflows
- 🐧 RHEL Implementation - Red Hat Enterprise Linux deployment and management
- 🔒 Zero Trust Architecture - Advanced security frameworks
- ☁️ OpenShift Virtualization - Hosting advanced VMs on Red Hat's orchestration platform
- 🎤 Speaker - Technical presentations and workshops
- 💃 Dance Instructor - West Coast Swing social dancing
- 🎯 Lead Moderator - r/Nerdio community (Azure Virtual Desktop focus)
- ✍️ Technical Blogger - blog.SamPlaysKeys.com
I'm always excited to work on interesting projects, especially those involving:
- Multifactor Authentication and Zero-Trust Planning
- Cloud architecture and migration projects
- PowerShell automation and tooling
- Community building and technical education
- Process optimization and workflow improvement
Feel free to reach out if you'd like to collaborate, have questions about any of my projects, or just want to connect with a fellow tech enthusiast!
"Just a Neuro-Spicy boy, doing Neuro-Spicy things." 🧠✨
Last updated: January 2026