About Me

Hi, I’m Royce.
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I am an IT professional and aspiring Network Engineer based in Metro Manila. My work focuses on bridging the gap between technical troubleshooting and robust system infrastructure.

Currently, I am pivoting from a background in technical sales and customer support into System Administration and Network Engineering. I thrive in terminal-heavy environments and enjoy the challenge of building scalable, self-hosted solutions.

What I’m Working On
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Infrastructure & Virtualization: I actively manage a personal Proxmox cluster using refurbished enterprise hardware, focusing on high availability and efficient resource management.
Networking: I am deep in the process of mastering Cisco environments, focusing on CCNA-level routing, switching, and secure network architecture.
Automation & Scripting: I prefer a “code-first” approach to configuration, utilizing Python and Shell scripting to automate repetitive tasks and manage my local environments.

The Technical Toolkit
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I believe in using tools that reward mastery and efficiency. My daily workflow is centered around the terminal and open-source ecosystems.

OS: Debian Linux (Daily Driver)
Environment: i3wm, Zsh, and VSCode for all configuration and development.
Virtualization: Proxmox VE, VirtualBox, and Docker.
Languages: C++, Python, JavaScript (React/Node.js), and PHP (Laravel).
Documentation: Obsidian (The “Second Brain” approach) and GitHub for version control.

Beyond the Terminal
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When I’m not configuring VLANs or tweaking my .config files, you can usually find me:

Music: Practicing guitar.
Coffee: Exploring the nuances of different espresso-based brews and specialty beans.
Gaming: Immersed in modern or retro RPGs like World of Warcraft and Eternium.