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Joshua Michael Hall

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.

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For technical articles and content, you can also find me on Dev.to and Medium.

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