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Philip Terry

Hands-on technologist with 20+ years of troubleshooting experience. Self-taught sysadmin who ships production Claude-powered agents, IoT sensor networks, and workflow automation on his own infrastructure.

"I don't always read the docs, but when I do, it's after the third failed attempt."

Norwalk, OH

AI Deployment

production
Shipping LLM-Powered Systems End-to-End
Claude agents · MCP tooling · prompt-engineering frameworks · evaluation loops

I design, build, and operate production AI applications on my own infrastructure — from the agent layer down to the database, DNS, and reverse proxy. Every system below runs 24/7 in my home network, with self-healing recovery, observability, and a documented deployment playbook.

▶ Build production LLM applications — Alice agent on n8n with 15+ integrated tools, PostgreSQL conversational memory, <2% error rate across 4+ months of continuous uptime.
▶ Agent skills, sub-agents & tool orchestration — KVAC v4.0 framework: 12 specialist sub-agents under one Commander, 4 consultation modes, file-level task generation with tool requirements and effort estimates.
▶ Prompt engineering as a craft — iterated system prompts through four versions; designed a Commander persona that selects the right specialist and consultation mode for the problem at hand.
▶ Repeatable deployment patterns — modular CLAUDE-*.md docs, self-healing workflow orchestrator, and a local-LLM-with-cloud-fallback playbook reused across multiple projects.
▶ Evaluation & observability — error monitor with auto-diagnostic trigger, daily anomaly scans, and a live system log streamed to this very page so you can watch it work.
▶ Stays current with the stack — Ollama multi-model deployment (qwen2.5, llama3.1, gemma3), MCP servers in the daily workflow, escalation pipelines that flag local-model uncertainty up to Claude.

Systems & Skills

8 active modules
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Active
Infrastructure
linux / docker / nginx / ssl
6+ services managed
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  • Linux administration (Ubuntu Server, Unraid)
  • Docker container orchestration and management
  • Nginx reverse proxy with SSL/TLS termination
  • Let's Encrypt / Cloudflare certificate management
  • Bind9 DNS with RPZ ad-blocking (6,900+ domains)
  • Server monitoring and log analysis
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Networking
dns / routing / firewall / ssh
6.9K domains blocked
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  • DNS server management and zone configuration
  • RPZ-based network-wide ad and tracker blocking
  • Local domain routing across multiple services
  • SSH key management and secure remote access
  • Firewall rules and network segmentation
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Active
AI / ML Ops
ollama / agents / prompt eng
90% API cost savings
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  • Local LLM deployment via Ollama (GPU-accelerated)
  • AI agent orchestration with 15+ tool integrations
  • Prompt engineering and system prompt design
  • Neural text-to-speech (Piper TTS)
  • Multi-model strategy (local + cloud fallback)
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Automation
n8n / webhooks / cron / pipelines
16+ production workflows
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  • n8n workflow engine (design, deploy, maintain)
  • Webhook integrations across multiple platforms
  • Scheduled automation and cron job management
  • Data pipeline architecture (ingest, transform, store)
  • Error monitoring and self-healing workflows
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Databases
postgresql / schema / queries
152+ conversations stored
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  • PostgreSQL schema design and optimization
  • Complex queries, views, and aggregations
  • Data pipeline architecture and ETL processes
  • Automated daily backup strategies
  • Health telemetry and sensor data storage
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IoT / Smart Home
home assistant / rpi / sensors
20+ devices controlled
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  • Home Assistant integration and device management
  • Raspberry Pi sensor networks (DHT22, light meters)
  • GPIO programming and hardware interfacing
  • Environmental monitoring dashboards
  • Automated alerts and anomaly detection
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Programming
python / js / html / git
3+ languages
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  • Python scripting (automation, GPIO, data processing)
  • HTML / CSS / JavaScript (web interfaces)
  • REST API design and integration
  • Git version control and collaboration
  • WebSocket real-time communication
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Troubleshooting
20+ years hands-on experience
20+ years experience
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  • Systematic root-cause analysis methodology
  • Telecom: satellite, cable, phone, internet systems
  • Manufacturing: electrical and mechanical diagnostics
  • Software: front-end, connectivity, platform issues
  • Hardware: signal, equipment, and installation

Featured Project

production
SmartHouse
Self-Hosted Home Automation & AI Platform // 2024 - Present
4+
Months Uptime
16
Workflows
<2%
Error Rate
20+
Devices
15
AI Tools
6.9K
Ads Blocked
▶ Production-grade platform with 16+ automated workflows and self-healing error recovery
▶ AI assistant with local LLMs via Ollama — 90-95% API cost savings over cloud-only
▶ Bind9 DNS with RPZ zone blocking 6,900+ ad/tracker domains network-wide
▶ PostgreSQL database storing conversations, health telemetry, and sensor data
▶ IoT sensor network: Raspberry Pi, DHT22 sensors, light meters, grow lab monitoring
▶ Web chat interface with neural text-to-speech and real-time WebSocket communication
▶ Apple Health data pipeline: iOS webhook → n8n → PostgreSQL → anomaly alerts
▶ Nginx reverse proxy with Let's Encrypt SSL for secure multi-service access

Prompt Engineering

KVAC v4.0
KVAC — Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework
Commander + 12 Specialists // 4 Consultation Modes // v4.0

A prompt-engineering framework designed to coordinate a dozen specialized AI agents under a single Commander persona. Each specialist holds a consistent voice and domain of expertise; the Commander selects the right consultation mode for the problem at hand — full-team synthesis, specialist deep-dive, rapid deploy, or structured task generation with file-level precision. Built and iterated while shipping the SmartHouse platform; slated for Phase 3 of Alice’s evolution roadmap.

12
Specialists
4
Modes
v4.0
Iteration
Consultation Modes
A Full Team — comprehensive assessment across every specialist for complex, multi-domain decisions
B Specialist — deep technical dive with a single expert, no cross-talk, no dilution
C Deploy — rapid execution for shipping agreed solutions
D Task Generation — atomized work items with file paths, tool requirements, and effort estimates
Command & Specialists
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Commander Main supervisor agent — selects modes, routes tasks, synthesizes expert input
AlexArchitecture
“Let’s design this to scale beautifully”
  • System architecture and design patterns
  • Scalability and performance optimization
  • Integration patterns and system interactions
  • Migration plans with dependency chains
Read Glob Explore TodoWrite
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MayaSecurity
“I’ve seen this attack vector before…”
  • Threat modeling and vulnerability assessment
  • Compliance frameworks and security audits
  • Penetration testing and risk mitigation
  • Protection mechanisms that maintain usability
Grep Read Explore Bash
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SamDevOps
“If it’s not automated, it’s broken”
  • CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
  • Containerization and orchestration
  • Monitoring, alerting, and observability
  • Infrastructure-as-code and self-healing systems
Bash Write Read TodoWrite
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QuinnAPI Design
“How will developers actually use this?”
  • API specification (OpenAPI, REST, GraphQL)
  • Developer experience and documentation
  • API versioning and backwards compatibility
  • Protocol design and communication patterns
Read Write Edit Grep
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JordanProject Mgmt
“Right work, right time, right resources”
  • Master orchestrator for multi-phase projects
  • Sprint planning and milestone breakdowns
  • Cross-agent task coordination and assignment
  • Risk management and dependency tracking
TodoWrite Plan AskUser
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RileyFrontend / UX
“What’s the user really trying to accomplish?”
  • User experience design and interface creation
  • Accessibility standards and WCAG compliance
  • Component design and reusable systems
  • Responsive design and mobile-first approach
Read Edit Glob TodoWrite
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CaseyBackend / DB
“Let me optimize that query for you”
  • Database schema design and optimization
  • Query performance tuning and profiling
  • Data architecture and modeling
  • Migrations with rollback procedures
Read Edit Bash Grep
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MorganTesting / QA
“What could possibly go wrong? Let me test that…”
  • Test strategy, automation, and coverage analysis
  • Edge case identification and regression prevention
  • Quality metrics and gate verification
  • End-to-end testing scenarios
Write Bash Read TodoWrite
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TaylorDocumentation
“If it’s not documented, it doesn’t exist”
  • Technical writing and knowledge management
  • Onboarding guides and tutorials
  • API documentation with working examples
  • README updates and getting-started guides
Write Read Edit Glob
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AveryPerformance
“Here’s what the metrics are really telling us”
  • Performance analysis and profiling
  • Monitoring and observability setup
  • Bottleneck identification and optimization
  • Capacity planning and scaling strategy
Bash Read Edit Explore
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DrewIntegration
“There’s an API for that, let me connect it”
  • Third-party API integration and middleware
  • Webhook and event handler implementation
  • Protocol translation and data transformation
  • Error handling and retry strategies
Read Write Bash TodoWrite
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BlakeMobile
“How does this work with one thumb?”
  • Cross-platform and PWA development
  • Mobile UX and touch interactions
  • Offline functionality and synchronization
  • Performance optimization for mobile devices
Read Edit Glob Bash
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“Collaborative teammate, not distant authority. Right work, right time, right resources.”
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Experience Timeline

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Technical Support Specialist
Concentrix
2021 - Present
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  • Troubleshoot front-end and customer-facing technical issues across multiple product lines
  • Diagnose complex software and connectivity problems through systematic root-cause analysis
  • Document solutions and contribute to internal knowledge base for recurring issues
Primary Caregiver / Self-Taught Developer
Home / Family
2012 - 2021
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  • Managed full-time caregiving responsibilities
  • Self-taught Linux administration, networking, and home automation
  • Built foundational skills that led to the SmartHouse platform
Installation Technician
Time Warner Cable
2008 - 2009
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  • Installed and troubleshot residential phone, data, and cable TV systems
  • Performed on-site diagnostics for signal quality, connectivity, and equipment issues
  • Managed daily route of service calls with consistent customer satisfaction
Field Service Technician
Digital Dish (Dish Network)
2006 - 2008
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  • Installed and serviced residential satellite TV and internet systems
  • Diagnosed and resolved both common and complex signal/equipment failures
  • Full install lifecycle: site survey, mounting, cabling, alignment, activation
Manufacturing Technician / Line Utility
Whirlpool Corporation
1999 - 2006
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  • Troubleshot production line mechanical and electrical problems to minimize downtime
  • Equipment diagnostics, machine repair, and tow motor operation
  • Fast-paced manufacturing environment with strict quality and safety standards

Education & Training

certifications
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Electrical Trades
2-Year Trade Program
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Seneca East High School
Diploma, 1999
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EMT / Firefighter
Volunteer Training

System Log

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smarthouse.log
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