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The personal technology hub of John Desautels - an experienced field technician & hobbyist specializing in infrastructure, computer repair, and homelab solutions.
Professional IT Experience Meets Creative Homelab Tinkering
The Ferroserver dual-server homelab system demonstrates that powerful, versatile systems don't require the latest/greatest hardware; just thoughtful design and careful implementation.
IT Operations & Computer Repair Experience
John offers personal consulting for professional computer diagnostics and restoration services pertaining to Windows and Linux systems, with extensive hands-on expertise using both operating systems & a myriad of different hardware configurations.
Home Lab Infrastructure
Two dedicated servers: Ferroserver 1 for media streaming & gaming, Ferroserver 2 for AI processing & development.
Ethical AI Development
Custom-trained language models built exclusively on public domain and FOSS datasets, running on local infrastructure.
Current Capabilities & Services
- 24/7 Plex Media Server - Streaming up to 5TB of content across multiple devices
- Minecraft Server Hosting - Dedicated gaming server accessible through Playit
- AI Model Training & Deployment - Ethical LLM development on AMD Ryzen with Vega graphics
- Video Processing - Upscaling and enhancement through Handbrake
- Professional IT Services - Hardware repair, OS installation, network setup
Server System
The Ferroserver dual-server homelab system
Explore how my professional IT experience combined with creative home lab infrastructure can deliver reliable, easy, sometimes unconventional solutions for your technology needs.
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Self-driven service specialist & IT technician who is knowledgeable & proficient in computer hardware, software, & troubleshooting.
Professional Experience
Education
Key Skills & Accomplishments
- IT Operations & Computer Repair
- Computer Diagnostics & Restoration
- Software/OS Installation & Reloads
- Hardware Integrity Repairs
- Networking Equipment Installation
- Customer Service & Professionalism
Notable Accomplishments: Successfully repaired and restored many desktop PCs, business computers, laptops, and MacBooks. Worked with major businesses & retailers to install networking equipment, test the equipment, and troubleshoot. Serviced clients one-on-one, focusing on their computer/networking needs while maintaining a professional, kind, and patient demeanor.
SysInfo
The Ferroserver infrastructure consists of two dedicated home lab systems, each optimized for specific tasks and running on reliable, enterprise-grade hardware repurposed for personal and creative projects.
Ferroserver 1 - Media & Gaming Hub
Built on an HP EliteDesk HTPC platform, this server leverages an Intel Core i5-6500T vPro processor with 16GB of RAM. Its primary role is managing a comprehensive Plex media library with up to 5TB of films and shows, ensuring smooth streaming across multiple devices. Additionally, it hosts a Minecraft server accessible through Playit, providing a stable gaming experience for friends and family.
Ferroserver 2 - AI & Processing Powerhouse
Running on a ThinkCentre HTPC with ZimaOS (the evolved successor to CasaOS), this system harnesses an AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE processor paired with integrated Vega 11 Graphics and 16GB of RAM. This server specializes in running custom-trained Large Language Models built exclusively on ethical AI foundations using public domain and FOSS datasets. It also handles video upscaling tasks through Handbrake, preprocessing content for the Plex library on Ferroserver 1.
Server System
The Ferroserver dual-server homelab system
Capabilities & Services
- 24/7 Plex Media Streaming (up to 5TB library)
- Dedicated Minecraft Server Hosting
- Ethical AI Model Training & Deployment
- Video Enhancement & Upscaling Processing
- Efficient Power Consumption with Enterprise Components
- Reliable Home Lab Infrastructure
Both servers demonstrate that powerful, versatile infrastructure doesn't require the latest hardware. By thoughtfully combining proven enterprise components with modern software solutions, the Ferroserver systems deliver reliable performance for media streaming, gaming, AI experimentation, and content processing—all while maintaining reasonable power consumption suitable for continuous home operation.
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