I am a systems engineer, builder, and land steward based in Greenfield, Wisconsin.

Whether working with digital infrastructure or biological systems, my focus has always been on resilience, durability, and practical craftsmanship—building things designed to stand the test of time.

Professional Work & Byte Harmony

I operate Byte Harmony, where I design, build, and maintain mission-critical IT infrastructure.

My work centers on enterprise-grade reliability without unnecessary bloat:

  • High-Availability Virtualization & Storage: Architecting robust Proxmox and ZFS environments engineered for zero data loss and rapid disaster recovery.
  • Network & Systems Automation: Designing reproducible deployments, secure mesh networks, and hardened Linux environments using modern automation tools.
  • Telecommunications & Cloud Services: Deploying open telephony platforms, identity management, and independent backup architectures for business continuity.

I believe technology should be dependable, transparent, and built on sound engineering fundamentals.

The Homestead & Grounded Systems

Outside of terminal sessions and server racks, my time is spent stewarding our property in Southeastern Wisconsin:

  • Soil & Orchard Stewardship: Managing an active orchard of fruit trees and perennial plantings, practicing no-till soil biology, sheet mulching, and hot composting.
  • Energy Independence: Operating residential solar arrays and high-efficiency electric utility systems designed for energy resilience.
  • Traditional Craft: Brewing fermented foods, preserving home-grown harvests, and prioritizing whole-food nutrition and physical strength training.

Family & Contact

kerhin.org is maintained as an enduring home base for our extended family and personal history.