II’ve been friends with technology for a very, very long time. 🙂

Encouraged by teachers from the technical clubs back in communist times, I signed up for as many as I could. I gave up on some pretty quickly, but stuck with others for a while – electronics and model airplanes, for example.

My first computer was a Romanian-made HC 91 with a Z80 processor, where programs loaded from audio cassettes. Then came the 286, 386, and 486 – all in various setups and combinations, full of cracks, passwords, BIOS flashes, and BNC networks.

By age 15, I was already doing small paid gigs: setting up networks, helping with graduation projects, fixing what could be fixed – I was that guy who always found a way to make it work.

Over 30 years later, I still do the same kind of work – only now, at a much higher level. Over time, knowledge has accumulated and skills have sharpened. I’ve seen trends come and go, and I’ve always enjoyed staying informed – subscribing to magazines, buying books, following what’s new.

There was a time when I preferred diving deep into one domain, being a small cog in a big system, doing my part well – a “specialist.” But with time, my perspective shifted:
I enjoy getting involved in complex, challenging processes, where different technologies and protocols need to work together. I don’t see myself as a generalist, but I believe sometimes you need a broad overview to make good decisions. Even if I like to explore various fields, it always comes down to a narrow niche within the endless options technology offers.

I’ve pulled kilometers of cable through warehouses, offices, and factories. I’ve configured devices.

For the past 11 years, I’ve been a member at Happylab Wien, where I have access to industrial equipment – 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines. I’ve got a box full of PCBs I designed for various tests. I built my own CNC and 3D printer back when they weren’t easy to get. I’ve written firmware for microcontrollers and configured servers. I’ve worked as a photographer, cameraman, web designer.

Yes, that’s right – I don’t claim to be a “specialist” in every field, but I know them, I’ve tested them. I understand what’s involved and how different elements can complement each other – how, when brought together, they can solve real problems and increase efficiency.

Often, my work and my hobbies went hand in hand.
The rest of the story – in the Projects, Resources and Services pages. You might find something inspiring there.