Braxton Grieve | IT Professional

👋 About Me

Hi, I'm Braxton. I am a CompTIA A+ certified professional who loves taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together better than before. My background isn't typical, and I think that’s my biggest strength.

Before moving into IT, I worked as an RV technician and land surveyor. Those roles taught me how to troubleshoot complex physical systems in the field, often with limited resources. I’ve translated that hands-on, "figure it out" mindset directly into managing hardware, diagnosing software issues, and configuring networks.

I am currently expanding my skillset into network security and cloud infrastructure. I’m looking for a role in technical support or system operations where I can put my resourcefulness to work immediately.

📄 Résumé

Check out my latest résumé for a detailed look at my certifications, professional history, and the technical skills I bring to the table.

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⚙️ Featured Projects

Mobile Hosting Environment

Tech: Android (Termux), Cloudflare, HTML/CSS, Python, Bash Scripting

You're looking at it! I turned a standard smartphone into a functional web server. This project demonstrates my ability to work with Linux environments (via Termux), manage DNS and tunneling, and optimize resources on non-standard hardware.

Zero Trust Networking: Deployed a Cloudflare tunnel daemon to expose the local server to the internet without port forwarding or exposing my residential Public IP.
CGNAT Bypass: Successfully routed traffic through a Carrier-Grade NAT environment, demonstrating advanced understanding of ISP network topology and traversal.
Resource Optimization: Configured a lightweight Linux user-space environment (via Termux) to host a custom Python web server delivering content with minimal power consumption (< 5W) compared to traditional x86 servers.
Hardware Lifecycle Management: Extended the service life of consumer electronics by repurposing "retired" hardware for active production use.

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Linux Gaming & Remote Streaming Handheld

Tech: Linux, Wine/Proton, Scripting, Emulation, Steam Input, VPN Tunneling, Moonlight Remote Access

Configured a portable gaming environment that bridges local play and emulation with high-performance cloud computing.

Universal Emulation: Configured stable environments for diverse architectures ranging from 8-bit systems to 8th Gen Consoles (PS4/Switch).
Remote Streaming: Optimized a bidirectional low-latency pipeline to stream high-fidelity gaming and responsive controller inputs from my desktop anywhere globally.
Client-Side Frame Generation: Offloaded raw rendering to the host PC while utilizing the handheld's hardware to inject intermediate frames into the stream, doubling the effective framerate.
Input Translation: Eliminated keyboard/mouse requirements especially for older PC titles by mapping x86 inputs to gamepad controls.
Kernel Optimization: Tuned CPU governors and TDP profiles to maximize battery life without sacrificing frame stability.

Upcoming Project: New Construction Network infrastructure & Automation

Tech: Cat6A Cabling, PoE+, VLANs, SDN, Home Assistant, IoT Protocols

I will be acting as the Lead Network Architect for a new residential construction project on a relatives new home build. I will be responsible for designing and installing the entire low-voltage infrastructure from the studs up, ensuring enterprise-grade connectivity and future-proofing for smart home integration.

Structured Cabling & Physical Layer: Planning and installing 15+ runs of Cat6A shielded cabling to a central rack, terminating to a patch panel for clean Management and 10GbE readiness.
Multi Structure Expansion: Designing a building-to-building uplink to extend connectivity to a detached guest unit. Currently conducting a cost benefit analysis between fibre optic (for electrical isolation/speed) and coax/MoCA for the physical backhaul.
Network Segmentaion: Designing a secure network topology using VLANs to isolate the guest network and Iot devices from the main trusted family LAN.
Wireless Site Survey: Calculating optimal wireless access point (WAP) placement to ensure seamless roaming and zero dead zones across multiple Structures.
Unified Automation: Integrating lighting, climate, and security sensors into a local Home Assistant server, prioritizing local control over cloud dependence for privacy and reliability.

📧 Contact

LinkedIn Email 📞 (801) 888-6004