Tech-Extra Story
Tech-Extra didn’t start yesterday. Our journey began in Ottawa, where we built a reputation for excellence serving the Kimberwick community. We pride ourselves on the high ratings and positive reviews we earned there by providing honest, expert service. https://www.bestinottawa.com/best-laptop-repair-ottawa/
Now, we’ve brought that same commitment to quality and customer satisfaction here to Wetaskiwin. Whether you knew us in Ontario or are meeting us for the first time in Alberta, you can expect the same top-tier technical support that our long-time clients rave about.
WordPress Admin
Versatile WordPress Administrator and IT Systems Specialist with over 15 years of experience bridging the gap between web development and infrastructure. Expert in custom plugin development, high-performance database optimization, and secure cloud migrations. Proven track record of managing enterprise-grade network security and virtualizeCore Tech Stack
Web Development & Admin: WordPress (Core/Hooks/Filters), WooCommerce, Virtualmin/Webmin, PHP, Custom Theme Development.
Virtualization & Cloud: Proxmox VE (Clustering/HA), VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Azure AD, Microsoft 365, SharePoint.
Network & Security: Cloudflare (WAF/DNS/SSL), Sophos Firewalls, Veeam Backup & Recovery.
Databases: SQL Server, MySQL, Database Optimization & Scaling.
Virtualization
Self-Directed Infrastructure & Virtualization Lab | 2025 – Present
HA Proxmox Architecture: Architected and deployed 3 high-availability (HA) clusters using Proxmox VE; managing node resource pooling and real-time VitM migrations.
Containerization: Managed a hybrid environment of Linux Containers (LXC) and VMs to sandbox security configurations and optimize resource distribution.
Virtual Hosting: Configured Virtualmin/Webmin environments to oversee virtual server provisioning, email protocols, and granular user permissions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Infrastructure & Virtualization
Hypervisors: Proxmox VE (KVM/LXC management), VMware ESXi, or Microsoft Hyper-V.
Containerization: Docker and Docker Compose for service isolation and modular deployment.
Resource Management: Performance tuning for mini-PCs (e.g., Intel NUC, Beelink) and enterprise-grade hardware.
Web & Networking
Reverse Proxies: Nginx Proxy Manager, Traefik, or Caddy for SSL termination and secure external access.
Domain Management: DNS configuration (A records, CNAMEs) via Cloudflare or Technitium; managing split-horizon DNS for internal/external traffic.
Connectivity: Port forwarding, VLAN segmentation, and secure tunneling (WireGuard or Cloudflare Tunnels)
IT System Admin & Database Specialist | Canadian Nurses Protective Society
Cloud Transformation: Led the migration from on-premise Mitel PBX to a cloud-based system with Salesforce and MS Teams integration, improving remote accessibility.
Security & Compliance: Managed DNS, SSL certificates, and Sophos firewalls to ensure zero downtime and strict regulatory compliance.
Modular Architecture: Developed custom WordPress hooks/filters to create a sustainable, scalable codebase for web assets.
Owner and Operator | Tech-Extra Computer Service
ITAD & Lifecycle: Managed large-scale hardware/software migrations for banking clients and specialized in refurbishing enterprise gear to extend operational lifespan.
Full-Stack Freelance: Provided end-to-end WordPress development and server administration with a focus on speed and security hardening.
Mail servers, DNS, SSL and Cloudflare
Edge Security & DNS: Integrated Cloudflare for global DNS management, implementing edge security features and WAF rules for multiple hosted domains.
Professional Projects
Easylife Fun Bakery Kitchen (Facebook Site)
Developed and managed a digital presence for a niche bakery on Facebook, focusing on community engagement and recipe sharing.
Curated interactive content including baking tutorials, “village-style” culinary explorations, and promotional sales strategies for kitchen appliances.
Implemented social media marketing tactics to drive traffic and increase follower participation through “fun” community-driven games and challenges.
Taiwan Hand Coffee Brewer (Prof. Lai Invention)
Collaborated on the promotion or technical documentation for a specialized hand coffee brewer invented by Prof. Lai (Erik Liao) in Taiwan.
Focused on the brewer’s unique flatbed dripper design and magnet center column, engineered to achieve superior extraction evenness and flavor intensity.
Highlighted the invention’s contribution to the high-standard coffee culture in Taiwan, emphasizing precision in manual drip methods.
MusEdge Music Education (Guitar Focus)
Supported a music education platform specializing in guitar pedagogy and structured progress tracking.
Integrated resources like the MusEdge Guitar Dictation Book to help students log lessons, chart technical development, and capture musical inspirations.
Emphasized a curriculum that balances fundamental theory (sight-reading and scales) with student-centered learning through popular song analysis.
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PROJECTS
Project Lead | MusEdge Music Education | [City, Taiwan/Remote] | [Dates]
Coordinated a specialized guitar curriculum focusing on structured progress tracking and musical theory.
Implemented the MusEdge Guitar Dictation Book into lesson plans to help students log technical development and capture musical inspirations.
Balanced fundamental training (sight-reading and scales) with student-centered learning through popular song analysis.
Technical Consultant | Taiwan Hand Coffee Brewer Project | [City, Taiwan] | [Dates]
Managed promotional documentation for a specialized hand coffee brewer invented by Prof. Lai (Erik Liao).
Highlighted the device’s innovative flatbed dripper and magnet center column to showcase superior extraction and flavor intensity.
Collaborated with local coffee experts to position the product within Taiwan’s high-standard manual drip coffee culture.
Social Media Manager | Easylife Fun Bakery Kitchen | [Location/Remote] | [Dates]
Directed the digital presence of a Facebook-based bakery, driving engagement through recipe sharing and community tutorials.
Developed interactive “village-style” content and promotional strategies for kitchen appliances to increase sales.
Designed community-driven games and challenges that increased follower participation and social media traffic.
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CORE COMPETENCIES
Digital Engagement: Social media strategy, community building (Facebook), and interactive content creation.
Technical Design & Promotion: Product positioning for specialized inventions (coffee brewing tech).
Educational Development: Curriculum design and progress-tracking integration for music pedagogy.
RECENT PROJECTS
Easylife Fun Bakery Kitchen: Managed a Facebook community; leveraged interactive games and tutorials to promote kitchenware and baking culture.
Taiwan Hand Coffee Brewer (Prof. Lai): Spearheaded technical promotion for a precision-engineered flatbed dripper focusing on extraction evenness.
MusEdge Music Education: Integrated dictation tools and progress logs into a guitar-focused curriculum to enhance student technical growth.
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TECHNICAL PROJECTS & HOME LAB DEVELOPMENTS
Home Lab Infrastructure & Web Deployment
Infrastructure Management: Architected and maintain a private home lab environment to host multiple high-traffic and specialized web applications using easylife.tech-extra.com and musedge.com domains.
Security & Networking: Configured secure remote access, SSL certification, and DNS management to ensure 99.9% uptime for public-facing community sites and educational platforms.
Project Lead | MusEdge Music Education | musedge.com
Developed a specialized guitar curriculum that integrates digital resources with the MusEdge Guitar Dictation Book for structured student progress tracking.
Hosted and managed a web-based learning portal focused on technical development, capturing musical inspirations, and providing instructional reference materials.
Technical Consultant | Taiwan Hand Coffee Brewer Project | Lai.tech-extra.com
Deployed a technical showcase site for a precision hand coffee brewer invented by Prof. Lai (Erik Liao) in Taiwan.
Highlighted the invention’s flatbed dripper and magnet center column design, emphasizing its impact on Taiwan’s high-standard manual drip culture.
Digital Strategist | Easylife Fun Bakery Kitchen | easylife.tech-extra.com
Integrated a custom-hosted bakery platform with a Facebook community to drive recipe sharing, “village-style” tutorials, and appliance sales.
Managed community engagement and digital content production, leveraging the home-hosted site to facilitate interactive baking challenges and local sales.
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MusEdge Guitar Dictation Book – Amazon.ca
Book overview. This versatile notebook is an invaluable resource for guitar students and teachers. It provides comprehensive refer…