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Status: Former Business Owner | Platform Engineering Journey | Contract-to-Hire Ready
Currently implementing Phase 1 network security infrastructure while building platform engineering skills. Available for contract-to-hire opportunities and consulting through Missouri LLC.
Current Focus Areas
Building platform engineering skills through structured 48-week journey:
- Phase 1 network security infrastructure implementation with pfSense
- Daily Kubernetes study routine targeting CKA certification (March 2025)
- Infrastructure as Code learning with Terraform
- CRM implementation project (upcoming Phase 2)
- Platform engineering portfolio development
- Contract-to-hire opportunities for mutual evaluation
- Business process understanding from 5+ years ownership experience
- Honest approach to career transition and skill building
Professional Services
Career Transition Support
As someone currently transitioning from business ownership to platform engineering, I understand the challenges of career change. I share my honest journey and lessons learned with others making similar transitions.
Support Areas:
- Honest Career Transitions - Real experiences from business owner to technical roles
- Practical Certification Strategy - Focus on certifications that matter, not credential collecting
- Real Project Development - Building actual projects instead of just studying
- Daily Study Routines - Sustainable practices for consistent learning
- Contract-to-Hire Strategy - Using C2H for mutual evaluation periods
- Business Experience Value - Leveraging ownership experience in technical roles
Business Intelligence & Automation
Leveraging MSP operational experience to build dashboards and tools that actually matter. Having managed 40+ clients and $250K revenue, I understand what metrics drive business success and how to automate workflows for maximum efficiency.
Available Solutions:
- Performance Dashboards - Custom metrics visualization for business KPIs
- Progress Tracking Tools - Specialized software for tracking goals and initiatives
- Business Intelligence Systems - Data aggregation and visualization platforms
- Custom Business Tools - Specialized applications for your unique workflows
- CRM Integrations - Connect your data with existing systems like Clay CRM
Strategic Web Presence
Building websites that serve multiple audiences strategically - just like this site. Whether you need to attract recruiters, coaching clients, or business partners, I create web presences that position you for all your goals simultaneously.
Development Services:
- Professional Portfolio Sites - Custom-built portfolio websites for technical professionals
- Static Site Generation - Fast, secure websites using Jekyll, Hugo, or similar technologies
- Technical Content Platforms - Specialized sites for presenting technical content
- Developer Blogs - Customized blogging platforms for technical writers
Enterprise Infrastructure Consulting
Implementing production-grade infrastructure with cost optimization focus. From my current pfSense deployment to multi-region AWS architectures, I bring MSP-level operational excellence to platform engineering challenges.
Infrastructure Services:
- Secure Email Hosting - Private email services with enhanced security controls
- Static Site Hosting - Fast, reliable hosting with CI/CD integration
- Development Environment Setup - Containerized development environments
- Infrastructure Automation - Small-scale infrastructure as code implementations
Interested in my professional services? Contact me to discuss your specific needs.
Connect With Me
- Email: contact@joshuamichaelhall.com
- LinkedIn: joshuamichaelhall
- GitHub: JoshuaMichaelHall-Tech
- Phone: (314) 269-7477
For technical articles and content, you can also find me on Dev.to and Medium.
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Note: Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to your inquiry.