Hi, I'm Beau.

AV/IT Project Lead & Python Developer who writes code to avoid doing things twice.

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I spent over a decade managing complex audiovisual systems and IT operations in Chicago. After years of fixing the same issues manually, I started writing code to do it for me.

I specialize in Python automation and network troubleshooting. If a task is boring, repetitive, or broken, I’ll usually write a script to fix it (or at least try to).

⚡ Fun fact: When I'm not staring at Wireshark packet captures, I'm usually hunting for obscure music or figuring out how to produce it.

Languages

Core Tech

Environment

Live web tools I built because I needed them.

• Conversational Weather Bot: An interactive chatbot powered by Google's Gemini API and OpenWeatherMap.
• AV IP Subnet Calculator: A fast calculator for AV technicians to plan on-site networks and map gear to IP addresses.
• Network Latency Monitor: A client-side tool to monitor endpoint availability in real-time.

Tools to automate the boring stuff.

• macos-dev-launcher: A macOS Quick Action to speed up my daily startup routine.
• Project_Starter_Script: A Bash script to instantly scaffold new GitHub projects with my preferred boilerplate.
• python-venv-manager: A simple CLI tool to create and manage Python virtual environments without the usual friction.
• wireshark-profiles: A guide for backing up Wireshark profiles using Git—essential for AV/IT techs hopping between sites.

I write things down so I don't have to Google them twice (or that's the plan ☺️).

• My Server Died and I like It :) : A Guide to Backups After a Crisis
• Your Best Skill Isn't Knowing Everything
• How to Bulk Delete Thousands of Old Emails in Gmail
• Getting a handle on .gitignore: A Guide to a Cleaner Git Repo
• Terminal Tips: A Guide to Bash Aliases