[{"content":" Hi, I’m Royce. # 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.\nCurrently, 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.\nWhat I’m Working On # Infrastructure \u0026amp; Virtualization: I actively manage a personal Proxmox cluster using refurbished enterprise hardware, focusing on high availability and efficient resource management.\nNetworking: I am deep in the process of mastering Cisco environments, focusing on CCNA-level routing, switching, and secure network architecture.\nAutomation \u0026amp; Scripting: I prefer a \u0026ldquo;code-first\u0026rdquo; approach to configuration, utilizing Python and Shell scripting to automate repetitive tasks and manage my local environments.\nThe Technical Toolkit # I believe in using tools that reward mastery and efficiency. My daily workflow is centered around the terminal and open-source ecosystems.\nOS: Debian Linux (Daily Driver)\nEnvironment: i3wm, Zsh, and VSCode for all configuration and development.\nVirtualization: Proxmox VE, VirtualBox, and Docker.\nLanguages: C++, Python, JavaScript (React/Node.js), and PHP (Laravel).\nDocumentation: Obsidian (The \u0026ldquo;Second Brain\u0026rdquo; approach) and GitHub for version control.\nBeyond the Terminal # When I’m not configuring VLANs or tweaking my .config files, you can usually find me:\nMusic: Practicing guitar.\nCoffee: Exploring the nuances of different espresso-based brews and specialty beans.\nGaming: Immersed in modern or retro RPGs like World of Warcraft and Eternium.\nLet’s Connect # I am always open to discussing home lab configurations, networking challenges, or potential collaborations.\nGitHub: https://github.rvmchua.com\nLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rvmchua\nEmail: contact@rvmchua.com\n","date":"22 April 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/about/","section":"Royce Chua","summary":"","title":"About Me","type":"page"},{"content":"","date":"22 April 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/","section":"Royce Chua","summary":"","title":"Royce Chua","type":"page"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/authors/","section":"Authors","summary":"","title":"Authors","type":"authors"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/categories/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Categories","type":"categories"},{"content":"Feel free to reach out via the form below, and I\u0026rsquo;ll get back to you as soon as possible.\nName Email Message Send Message ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/contact/","section":"Royce Chua","summary":"","title":"Contact Me","type":"page"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/series/","section":"Series","summary":"","title":"Series","type":"series"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags","type":"tags"}]