Homelab Engineer & Infrastructure Tinkerer
R. Shyvers
I build things, break them, learn from it, and do it again — usually at 11pm.
Hi, I'm R. Shyvers, a self-taught infrastructure enthusiast based in Santa Clara County, CA. My homelab journey began after years of managing remote server deployments for a small community, seeking a space to experiment and learn.
When not tinkering with infrastructure, I'm planning new projects or exploring emerging technologies. While not every experiment succeeds, I always aim for maintainability and reliability in everything I build.
Land of Sharks is a collection of my experiences, learnings, and experiments. Every project here is a testament to my growth—I built it, it works, and here's what I learned.
This site is a prime example, evolving through external client experience. I built this iteration after working with ItalAi S.R.L., where my former boss from Cairns Health is the CEO.
terminal Languages & Runtimes
dns OS & Infrastructure
router Networking & Security
storage Storage & Databases
psychology AI & ML
handyman Developer Tools
globe Sandy Point 3
Redesigned, implemented, and maintaining the website for Sandy Point 3, improving user experience and ease of use.
globe ItalAI S.R.L.
Implemented and maintaining the website for ItalAI S.R.L., improving user experience and ease of use.
Bachelor in Data Analytics and Information Systems
school San Jose State University
Completed the degree with cum laude honors.
Machine Learning Engineer (Direct Hire)
brain Cairns Health
Moved to being a direct hire, duties expanded to include data scrubbing, data pipeline integrations, and Machine Learning.
Deployment Technician (Contract)
brain Cairns Health
While with Cairns Health as a contracted employee, deployment operations expanded and became semi automated allowing for less technical user to deploy devices with more ease.
Team Leader
volunteer Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Leading a team of volunteers in the sorting and packaging of food for redistribution.
Associate in Computer Information Systems
school Mission College
Completed the degree with honors.
LiveAboard Crew
anchor U.S.S. Hornet Museum
Performed Mess Deck Duties, setup for Live Aboard meals and clean up. As well as over seeing the volunteers that are serving the food.