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Computing Skills

OS (Operating systems)

Gnu/Linux, Windows, CiscoIOS, BSD, MacOS. Filesystem partitioning, drivers & dependencies, package managers, CLI navigation and employment.

PC Hardware

Workstation assembly, diagnosis, QA/QC.

Networking

Basic familiarity with IP allocation, subnetting, routing & NAT, port forwarding, firewalls, network services, security hardening.

Admin, Permissions & AAA

User/admin tiers of permissions. Authorization, Authentication & Accounting concepts applied.

HTML, CSS, PHP

Built and styled this site manually using semantic markup, CSS and PHP without CMS/SSG reliance.

Approaching Laravel

Planned next step: learn Laravel after full understanding of PHP ecosystem.

Programming Languages & Databases

SQL basics, editing config files, building personal databases. Learning Rust & WebAssembly roadmap.

Payment Processing

Studying payment gateways for future use with Laravel and forum/membership systems.

Version Control & CLI

Git for version control, effective terminal use, and workflow streamlining. Including SSH and remotes.

Web Server & Deployment

Deployed a live site on Nginx with static files, managing server stack without CMS.

HTML

Semantic, standards-based markup for web documents.

CSS

Styling language for layout, colors, and responsiveness.

PHP

Server-side scripting language for dynamic web applications.

Laravel

PHP framework for backend structure and routing.

Rust

Modern, full spectrum, fast & efficient, focused on safety and concurrency.

Nginx

Basic concept level familiarity. High-performance web server and reverse proxy.

Automation & Efficiency

Designing repeatable processes to save time and reduce errors.

Theoretical Frameworks

Teaching & Learning Methods

Trends and techniques for effective instruction and retention.

Meta-Learning & Strategy

Studying learning itself, optimizing retention and sequencing of complexity.

History

Chronologically indexed sequential records of events, geography, and societal changes.

Psychology

Basic understanding of the psyche's components: Dimensions, mechanisms, pathologies and layers.

Politics, Diplomacy & War

Foundational understanding of political frameworks and their interactions.

Theology (cross-faith)

Foundation in study of faith structures and their influence on life and tradition.

Security Awareness

Recognizing subversive behaviour such as manipulation and scams. Building personal resilience and mental tools.

Sociology

Trends in society and how identity & ideology interact over scales.

Language Structure

Organised structures of syntax and grammar.

Pattern Recognition

Identifying meaningful trends and connections in data or situations.

Documentation

Structured records for clarity, accessibility, reflection, and future development.

Transferable Skills

Learning New Technologies Quickly

Independently acquiring and applying new tools and frameworks.

Adaptability

Recognizing and adapting to change in tools, contexts, and knowledge domains.

Logic

Cause-effect reasoning using structured, modular arguments.

Critical and Systematic Thinking

Evaluating options, risks, assumptions, and outcome implications. Understanding interdependent parts and their effect on the whole.

Time Management & Prioritization

Balancing learning, work, and life within constraints of limited time.

Awareness & Reflection

Identifying unconscious habits, enabling conscious improvement and growth.

Problem Solving

Breaking down complex issues into manageable steps, finding solutions.

Empathy & Perspective-Taking

Understanding and adapting to others’ viewpoints.

Communication & Explanation

Making complex concepts understandable with simple language to different audiences.

Resilience & Adaptability

Remaining effective despite stress, uncertainty, or change.

Curiosity & Lifelong Learning

Pursuing knowledge and self-improvement continuously.

Practical Skills

Agriculture / Farming

Planning sustainable gardens with symbiotic plant & animal relationships.

Microbiology

Fermentation and soil/plant health through microbial interactions.

Human Biology & Anatomy

Nutrition, exercise, and physiology for health and growth.

Business Setup

Registered domain & business name; managed server infrastructure.

Self-Determination & Discipline

Setting and meeting goals without external supervision.

Project Planning & Execution

Taking ideas from concept through planning, building, testing, and deployment.

Resourcefulness

Finding creative solutions within limited resources.