The Tech Djinn

I’m a lifelong learner and passionate hobbyist with over 25 years of experience building and managing IT infrastructure—both professionally and for personal projects. My expertise spans Linux systems, servers, networks, storage, security, databases, and even some software development. I take pride in being a well-rounded technologist who enjoys solving complex problems and exploring new technologies.

I grew up in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, but when my career plateaued and I craved new challenges, a friend told me, “If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere.” Inspired, I moved to New York on January 1, 2005. That leap of faith took me from being a Linux-focused IT Infrastructure engineer to becoming the Chief Technology Officer of a medium sized company. I have since stepped away from the CTO role and have settled into a full-time consultant role.

Today, I’m diving into the world of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning—not just because it represents a paradigm shift in technology, but because of the immense opportunities and, more importantly, the challenges it presents. I’m excited to be part of this next frontier.

I was recently asked where the name The Tech Djinn came from. Back in the mid-90s. I was playing old Telnet MUD (Multi-User Dungeon) game called MajorMUD. I had created a Druid character and named him Djinn which is an intelligent spirit of lower rank than Angels. Basically, a genie. A few years later, I needed a username for site or service and as I was fond of the term Djinn and worked in the tech industry. I sewed them together and the name The Tech Djinn was created.