Hi everyone!

I'm Jessica, a Linux system administrator and engineer with a strong background in cybersecurity, troubleshooting, and automation. I’ve been using Linux since 1995, after transitioning from DOS and Windows 3.11, and it has remained my OS of choice ever since. My work involves everything from managing servers to developing AI-powered tools, writing scripts, and ensuring system security.

I have a deep passion for technology and development. I’ve worked extensively with NodeJS, VueJS, and various backend technologies, and I’m currently building a cross-platform application to interact with IPS Forum databases. I also run my own forum, where I’m developing custom Invision Board themes, and I’m involved in tracking security analytics through Matomo.

In my spare time, I enjoy playing puzzle games, especially ones that involve solving quotes. I also like low-carb baking, riding motorcycles, and traveling. I’m a Jeep enthusiast and part of the Jeep community, but I prefer to keep politics out of it. I’m also leading a Women in IT club and am involved in the Purple Pride Employee Resource Group at my company.

Beyond my technical projects, I have a personal interest in AI and am developing my own Linux-based AI model for system administration. I’m working on an AI-driven Linux CLI tool and have experience integrating LLMs, including GGUF models, into my workflow. I also like creating documentation for troubleshooting Linux issues, which is something I’m considering automating with web scraping and AI.

On the home front, I have a massive movie collection backed up to a 400TB Plex server. My daughter is in a special needs program, and I’m actively supporting her education as she prepares for life after high school.

I’m always juggling multiple projects, whether it’s upgrading my Invision Community site, configuring SSH menus, managing security logs, or just figuring out how to automate things more efficiently. If something breaks, I’m usually the one fixing it, whether it’s my own systems or someone else’s.

Cheers,
Jessica

Hi Jessica, 😃

Now you should be able see two avatars in the front… 😉