Software + Systems
I can build the app, shape the data flow, automate the repetitive work, and deal with the environment it runs in. That is a rare combination, and it reduces handoffs, wasted time, and "someone else owns that part" delays.
About
Technical Depth That Reaches Far Beyond a Typical Freelance Build
I'm John Okello, and the value I bring is not just that I can build software. It's that I understand the environment around the software too: infrastructure, cloud, automation, AI adoption, systems administration, hosting, support, networking, hardware, migrations, and the day-to-day operational friction that usually sits behind a business problem.
Based in the Seattle area and supporting small businesses across Washington State.
What Makes Me Stand Out
Many developers can ship a page or write some code. Fewer can look at your business, understand the workflow behind the request, and design something that actually fits the way your team works. Even fewer can still help when the issue turns out to involve hosting, AI implementation, Windows, Linux, Azure, VoIP, networks, user devices, automation, or office infrastructure.
Enterprise Experience, Practical Delivery
I have worked in environments involving Kubernetes, Docker, Azure, CI/CD, Linux infrastructure, Quanta Cloud Technology, large-scale Windows support, and operational troubleshooting. That experience informs the quality, reliability, and thinking I bring to smaller projects.
Support Mindset
I do not disappear after launch. If something needs adjustment, clarification, or continued support, you are still talking to the person who built it and understands the reasoning behind it.
AI That Fits the Business
I help small teams adopt AI in a practical way: choosing tools, setting up workflows, creating repeatable prompts or helpers, and training people so the technology becomes useful instead of confusing.
Business-First Judgment
Not every problem needs a huge custom platform. Sometimes the right answer is a lean app, a dashboard, a website improvement, a script, a VoIP cleanup, or a cleaner cloud setup. Good judgment saves money.
What I Can Build, Improve, or Support
My background lets me help with projects that sit at the intersection of software, operations, infrastructure, and support. That opens up a wider range of useful solutions than a standard website-only or app-only service.
Custom Business Apps
Workflow tools, quoting systems, scheduling tools, inventory concepts, internal dashboards, line-of-business utilities, and small operational platforms that replace fragile spreadsheets or manual tracking.
Reporting & Decision Tools
Dashboards built from spreadsheet data, operational reporting, analytics tools, management views, and lightweight systems that help you see what is happening without manually piecing it together.
Web Presence & E-Commerce
Landing pages, business websites, product showcases, e-commerce storefronts, hosting setup, domain help, and practical website improvements that help your business look stronger and stay supported.
AI Setup & Team Training
Small-business AI planning, tool setup, workflow integration, prompt systems, document helpers, admin assistants, and training so your team knows how to use AI responsibly and consistently.
Automation & Admin Workflows
PowerShell, Bash, Python, and Node.js based automation for reports, file handling, user administration, repetitive office tasks, deployment helpers, and routine system work that should not stay manual.
Infrastructure & Office Technology
VoIP setup, Active Directory support, Windows and Linux administration, Azure and hybrid cloud support, virtualization, server updates, workstation cleanup, office systems, and technology improvements that keep the business moving.
Implementation That Connects the Dots
Because I understand hardware, systems, software, networking, and support, I can help projects that involve several layers at once instead of forcing you to coordinate three separate vendors.
How My Experience Translates Into Customer Value
The resume matters because it shows range. I have supported enterprise infrastructure, cloud systems, Quanta Cloud Technology hardware, Windows environments, Linux environments, automation, and live operations. For a customer, that means your project is more likely to be thought through properly from day one.
8+ Years Across Real Environments
My background spans Linux system administration, DevOps, Windows support, hybrid cloud environments, endpoint support, automation, and Quanta Cloud Technology operations. That variety makes me more useful on mixed technical problems.
Cloud and Container Thinking
From Azure services and migrations to Docker, Kubernetes, Nginx, PM2, and CI/CD, I know how to think about deployment and reliability, not just interface design.
Networking and Communication Systems
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, SIP, and VoIP experience means I can help when the problem is not purely software, but really an office systems problem with several moving pieces.
Remote, Contract, and Practical
I am available for remote, part-time, and contract work, which gives smaller organizations access to senior technical capability without needing a full internal team.
The Resume, Applied
The point of the resume is not just prestige. It is proof that I have operated in technically demanding environments and can bring that level of thinking into work that is smaller, faster, and more practical.
Meta
Supported large-scale Linux infrastructure and research environments. Worked with Kubernetes, Docker, deployment automation, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and Python operations tooling while partnering with security teams on best practices.
Astronics
Linux and Windows administration, virtualization, storage, networking, Active Directory, PowerShell automation, backup processes, compliance-minded support, ERP systems, telecom, and AV systems.
Laporte Hospital
Supported more than 500 endpoints across Windows and Mac environments, helped lead OS migrations, managed SCCM, Citrix, MFA-related support, ticketing systems, and 24/7 troubleshooting in a healthcare setting.
Quanta Cloud Technology
Installed and maintained Linux servers, performed BIOS, BMC, and CPLD firmware upgrades, troubleshot hardware and software issues, supported LAN infrastructure, and optimized system performance at Quanta Cloud Technology.
Freelance Projects
Built a production VoIP platform with Node.js, Express, and Twilio, deployed with Nginx, SSL, and CI/CD. Also handled cloud migrations, Azure-based deployments, automation, analytics dashboards, secure app concepts, and cross-platform mobile development.
Core Stack
Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu), Windows Server, Azure, VMware, Hyper-V · Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, Nginx, PM2 · Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js · TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, SIP, VoIP · Active Directory, SCCM, MySQL, ServiceNow, Jira, Git
What That Means for You
If you hire me, you are not just getting someone who can design a screen. You are getting someone who can think through operations, implementation, support, and the technical environment around the work.
Work
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Start With the Real Problem
Tell me what is not working today, what you wish was easier, or what your team keeps repeating manually. That is the best place to start.
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