# About Me

## Particulars

![Ugly Photo](images/karlprofilepicture.jpg)

- Name: Ze'ev Schurmann (Karl)
- Born: 1979
- Country: South Africa
- Spoken Language: English
- Qualifications: Diploma in Digital Electronic Communications
- Coding Since: Age of 8
- Coding Languages: 
    - Bash
    - BASIC (VBA etc)
    - CSS3
    - HTML5
    - MySQL
    - PHP (including using WordPress as a WebApp Framework)
    - Python
    - a bit of JS as well.
- Employer: ZAKS Web
- Contact: 
    - Best is to start a chat with me on Reddit [u/thisiszeev](https://www.reddit.com/user/thisiszeev/)
    - Or you can send me a message via my personal website [https://thisiszeev.web.za](https://thisiszeev.web.za/hit-me-up)...
- Experience: 
    - API Development (Using my own Framework - Allows Different Server Side Languages for Different End Points)
    - Cable Reticulation (Design and Deployment - Single Site to Multi Site)
    - CCTV (Analog, HD and IP)
    - Conduits (Automated Syncing of Data between two or more WebApps or Services)
    - cPanel (Seriously though, use ISP Config)
    - Invoice Ninja 5 (Open Source Enterprise Ready Accounting)
    - ISP Config 3.3 (say goodbye to cPanel)
    - Linux (Installation, Support and Training)
        - CentOS
        - Debian
        - Kali Linux
        - ParrotOS
        - Redhat
        - Rocky
        - Tails
        - Ubuntu
    - Mikrotik
        - Automation
        - Diagnosing Faults
        - IPv6 Deployment
        - Link Failover
        - Programming
        - Support
    - Networking (IPv4 and IPv6)
    - Nextcloud for Home and Business (say goodbye to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace)
    - Open Source Adoption Strategy (Consulting, Planning, Rollout and Training)
    - Portable WebApps (Turning a Website into an Android, Apple or Desktop Application)
    - Radio Communications (Two-Way Analog and Digital, Data P2P and P2mP)
    - Telephony
        - POTS (Seriously, its time to switch to VoIP)
        - VoIP
            - Dialling Plan Strategy
            - Call Centers
            - Hosted
            - Hybrid 
            - Multisite
            - On-Prem PBX or VoIP Server
            - SOHO
    - Ubiquity (AirMax and UniFi)
    - WebCrawler Development (Automated Bulk Capturing of Data from the Web)
    - WiFi (From Home to Big Campus Installs)
        - Design and Planning
        - Deployment
        - Fault Finding
        - Mesh (Multi Access Point Networks that act as a single Acces Point)
        - Network Design
        - Optimizations
        - Support and Training
        - Wide Area Networks (P2P Backlinks, P2mP Solutions)
    - WordPress
        - Content Delivery Network - Private High Performance Solution on your own Servers (Not using 3rd Party Services)
        - Custom Plugin Development
        - Elementor
        - Multi-Server Setups
        - Support (Regardless of Plugin, since I can read the code and understand it, I can work out how to fix it)
        - Third Party Integrations (Sync your site with a 3rd Party Site or Service)
        - Third Party Plugin Customizations (via Child Theme)
        - Training (One on One as well as Small Groups)
        - WooCommerce (E-Commerce sites, including Multi-Vendor)
        - WordPress Performance Optimizations
        - WordPress Security (Site Hardening)
    - and some ;)

## What can I do for you?

A lot, just from the list above you can see I am of value to anyone needing my assistance, from student to enterprise.

But for hobbiests and enthusiasts...

**Server Setup** I can help you setup a homelab server, either at home or in the cloud.

**Server Support** I can help you fix issues with your homelab server, either at home or in the cloud.

**Routerboard** Need help with your Mikrotik Routerboard. I can help you with that too.

I don't just do the task you want me to do, I will connect to you with remote desktop, and over the phone I will walk you through each step along the way, teaching you so grow your skill set.

My rate: $30 for the first hour then $20 per hour there after. (Discounts for Students and School Goers as well as those from Developing Countries)