Senior Linux Infrastructure Consultant · Mechanical Engineer · Maker & Fabricator South Africa-based. USA clients welcome. Remote-first. Retainer-available.
Premium Linux Server Consulting — USA Clients
For businesses and agencies in the United States that need a senior Linux infrastructure engineer on call, I offer structured retainer-based consulting through IronPanel.
This is not a helpdesk service. IronPanel is positioned for clients who want a single experienced engineer who understands the full stack — from bare metal and hypervisors through to web application performance, mail server hardening, and security posture — and who can be reached directly without ticketing queues or junior escalation paths.
IronPanel — https://ironpanel.us
Premium Linux server consulting for USA-based businesses. Retainer-first engagement. Covers Debian/Ubuntu server administration, Proxmox virtualisation, ISPConfig multi-server setups, NGINX and PHP-FPM tuning, Postfix/Dovecot/Rspamd mail stacks, fail2ban hardening, and full server migration projects.
WordPress Monitoring & Reliability — USA Clients
Small business owners in the USA who run WordPress sites and cannot afford downtime or slow load times are the target client for Web Reliability.
The service covers proactive monitoring, performance auditing, and reliability maintenance — delivered remotely by an engineer who actually manages production Linux servers, not a reseller reading from a script.
Web Reliability US — https://web-reliability.us
WordPress monitoring, uptime assurance, and reliability packages for USA small businesses. Performance audits, plugin conflict resolution, hosting environment assessments, and ongoing maintenance retainers.
South African Services
Linux Server Administration & Uptime Monitoring
I run and maintain my own Debian Linux infrastructure hosting over a dozen production sites. I offer the same capability to South African clients who need server-level support without paying enterprise rates.
Uptime ZA — https://uptime-za.co.za
Uptime monitoring and server availability tracking for South African websites and infrastructure. Alerting, incident response, and availability reporting.
SiteSavvy SA — https://sitesavvysa.co.za
Website infrastructure management, hosting environment support, and technical web administration for South African small businesses.
Regional Technical Consulting — Hessequa & Garden Route
For clients in the Hessequa municipal area and along the Garden Route, I offer on-site and remote technical consulting covering property, engineering, and infrastructure assessments.
Hessequa Tech — https://hessequa-tech.co.za
Technical consulting and engineering support for the Hessequa region. Property assessments, infrastructure evaluations, mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis, and rural system design.
Precision Fabrication & CNC Production
My workshop is equipped with CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D printers. I produce custom parts, signage, panels, prototypes, and small-batch manufactured items for businesses and individuals.
PrecisionFab SA — https://precisionfabsa.co.za
Engineering-led fabrication including CNC routing, laser cutting, 3D printing, industrial panel production, and small-batch prototype manufacturing. Targeting rural businesses, agricultural operations, and light industrial clients.
Agricultural Equipment & Rural Technology
AgriGear Connect — https://agrigearconnect.co.za
Information and marketplace platform connecting South African farmers with agricultural equipment suppliers and service providers. Practical guidance on equipment selection, maintenance, and sourcing.
Drone Services, Inspection & FPV
I repair and maintain consumer and commercial drones, and have direct experience with FPV systems and aerial platforms.
Eden Drone Repairs — https://edendronerepairs.co.za
Professional repair and maintenance services for consumer and commercial drones in the Garden Route and surrounding areas.
FPV Gear 2k11 — https://fpvgear2k11.co.za
Technical information and resources for FPV drone equipment, parts selection, and aerial systems.
Drone Analytics — https://droneanalytics.2k11.co.za
Drone-based aerial data collection for agricultural assessment, infrastructure inspection, and land mapping.
Courier & Logistics Tools
Courier Booking SA — https://courierbooking.co.za
Online platform for comparing South African courier services and booking shipments. Useful for small businesses and e-commerce operators managing outbound logistics.
Courier Booking Demo — https://demo.courierbooking.co.za Demonstration environment for evaluating the courier booking platform before live use.
Utility & Consumer Information Platforms
Prepaid Data Compare — https://prepaiddatacompare.2k11.co.za
Side-by-side comparison of prepaid mobile data packages across South African networks. Updated to reflect current operator pricing and bundle structures.
Who Called Me — https://whocalledme.2k11.co.za
Community-driven platform for identifying unknown callers, spam numbers, and phone scams reported by South African users.
Custom Embroidery & Branded Clothing
Garden Route Embroidery — https://gardenrouteembroidery.2k11.co.za
Custom embroidery for workwear, branded clothing, sports kits, and promotional items. Serving businesses and organisations along the Garden Route.
Skilled Trades & Local Service Connections
SkillServe — https://skillserve.2k11.co.za
Platform connecting skilled tradespeople, contractors, and service providers with clients in South Africa. Covering artisan trades, technical services, and specialist labour.
Community & Lifestyle
Bird Trades SA — https://birdtradesa.2k11.co.za
Community platform for bird enthusiasts, breeders, and traders across South Africa. Listings, information, and a network for aviculture hobbyists and small breeders.
SA Puppy Watch — https://sapuppywatch.co.za
Community initiative promoting responsible dog ownership, ethical breeding practices, and dog welfare awareness across South Africa.
Wegbreek — https://wegbreek.co.za
Travel, adventure, and outdoor lifestyle content focused on South African destinations, routes, and getaway planning.
Infrastructure Root
2k11 Network — https://2k11.co.za
Central infrastructure domain underpinning the full network of technology, engineering, fabrication, and community projects listed above. Hosted on self-managed Debian Linux with NGINX and ISPConfig.