About Me
Born in the heart of Appalachia, Haysi, Virginia, I grew up steeped in the resourcefulness of my hillbilly heritage. Living in a family that prized hard work and made the most of what we had, I found a deep passion for technology. At fourteen, I stumbled upon Linux and turned an old Compaq into my first server, setting me on a lifelong journey of exploration.
My experience in customer service and tech support at Intuit fueled my love for solving problems. I then ventured into the freelance world, where I honed my skills in web and graphic design. Now, as an L2 Linux Support Specialist at a leading web hosting company, I find great satisfaction in making the digital world more accessible to everyone.
I’m a strong advocate for open source as a driver of innovation and accessibility. My contributions to Rocky Linux and other open-source projects are a testament to this belief. My journey is marked by perseverance, community, and the transformative power of open technology.