Z-theDev — Building with Heart & Automation
Combining DevOps logic, accessible design, and open-source spirit to build better systems for everyone.
Human Centered Design
A showcase of open-source, accessible, and thoughtfully engineered projects — from static sites and web apps to full DevOps stacks.
Digital Learning
DevOps-Focused Problem Solver
Human-Centered Automation & Web Engineering
I'm Z, a full-stack web developer and open-source advocate based in the Pacific Northwest. I build clean, secure, and accessible websites for small businesses and creators who want control over their digital tools, not another subscription.
I design fast, static sites powered by frameworks like Astro and Hugo, automate deployment with Docker and GitHub Actions, and fine-tune hosting stacks with Caddy, Traefik, and Linux servers. I also maintain self-hosted services for privacy-minded workflows — from password managers and media servers to custom dashboards and contact sync tools.
Before diving into development full-time, I spent nearly a decade working in healthcare, where reliability and data security weren't optional — they were law. That experience shaped how I approach technology today: with empathy for users, an insistence on privacy and accessibility, and a deep respect for the systems that safeguard sensitive information. I believe good technology should empower people — not overwhelm them.
When I'm not deep in a terminal window, you'll find me sharpening knives, reading vintage sci-fi, tinkering with my home server at home, or backpacking through the forests of the Pacific Northwest.
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