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michaelbolanos/README.md

Welcome to my GitHub

I'm Michael Bolanos, an experienced IT & Security Consultant, System Administrator, and Home Automation enthusiast. I enjoy working with Linux, Windows, Mac, Home Assistant, Bash, and Python.

About Me

  • Managing: Systems, networks, and cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Scripting: Linux, macOS, and Windows automation.
  • Exploring: Cybersecurity best practices, compliance, threat detection, and self-hosted monitoring solutions.
  • Networking: WireGuard VPN, IoT security, cloud, and on-prem automation setups.

Projects & Interests

  • Smart Home: Privacy-first automations with Home Assistant.
  • IT & Security Tools: Developing admin scripts for system management, compliance audits, and security hardening.
  • Networking & VPN Security: WireGuard, zero-trust security models, and self-hosted solutions.
  • Threat Monitoring: SIEM tools, log aggregation, and automated alerts.
  • AI & Automation: Finding ways to optimize workflows with scripting and AI-driven threat detection.

Always learning, always securing, always automating

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🛠️ Technologies & Tools

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  1. offthegridit-core Public

    IT learning, automation, and future tech—simplified.

    Shell 1

  2. ansible-install Public

    This repo provides a simple way to set up OpenSSH and configure public keys on multiple Ubuntu machines to prepare them for Ansible automation

    Shell

  3. automate-ansible Public

    designed to streamline system administration tasks by automating Ansible playbooks, managing network configurations, and handling WireGuard connections

    Shell 1

  4. github-sync Public

    Sync your GitHub repos from the Linux CLI

    Shell

  5. vbman Public

    a lightweight CLI tool for managing VirtualBox VMs on Linux and macOS. It provides an interactive menu to list, start, and stop VMs with graceful or forced shutdown options—no need for the VirtualB…

    Shell 1

  6. home-assistant-door-sensor Public

    This automation manages an alarm system based on the status of the rear door sensor and a bypass button. It ensures that the alarm triggers when the rear door is opened unless the bypass mode is ac…