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Hi, I’m Brady T, a Red Hat Architect with a passion for the outdoors and amateur radio. On this site, you’ll find a collection of my technical articles, blog posts, and other content.

My Skills

I specialize in:

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining Red Hat based solutions.
• Deploying and managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems and associated infrastructure.
• Container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Architecting cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, and Hybrid Infrastructures.
• Python, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or other configuration management tools for automation purposes.
• Problem-solving and collaborating in a team.
• Documenting, presenting, and training others on solutions.
• DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, GitOps methodologies, and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles.
• API integration and Data manipulation and Generative AI

Featured Projects

Here are some of my notable projects:

Project 1: Open WebUI with Ollama on AWS EC2 via Terraform

Description: This project leverages Terraform to provision infrastructure and integrates GitHub Actions for streamlined automation.

• Technologies Used: Terraform, RHEL, Podman, Ollama, Open WebUI, Nginx, AWS, Git
• Link to Project: Auto Intelligence

Project 2: Execution Environment GitHub Workflow

Description: Automated Execution-Environment Builder for Ansible Automation Platform 2

• Technologies Used: GitHub Actions, Quay, Ansible, Git, Private Automatin Hub
• Link to Project: Ansible Execution Environment Stream

Latest Blogs

• Enhance CLI Productivity with AI
• 0ri0n: My Local Private AI
• Expedition 72 - Series 23 Holidays 2024

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Personal Interests

In my free time, I enjoy exploring various interests that enrich my life and inspire my work:

Amateur Radio

I’m passionate about amateur radio (ham radio) and enjoy communicating with fellow enthusiasts around the world. It’s a fascinating hobby that combines technology, communication, and community.

Link to qrz profile

Astrophotography

Stargazing and capturing the beauty of our universe through astrophotography is one of my greatest joys. Whether it’s the Milky Way or distant galaxies, I find peace in the cosmos.

Beekeeping

Beekeeping connects me with nature and the intricate world of bees. It’s a rewarding hobby that not only provides me with fresh honey but also helps support local ecosystems.

For the curious

Link to Second Brain project

Contact Me

Feel free to reach out via email or social media:

Email: [brady.thompson@gmail.com](mailto:brady.thompson@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brady-thompson