About

...me

Hello world! My name is Lewis McLeran and I'm a self-motivated builder who loves a job well done. I like metal mechanical things, computer hardware, and lots of mayo.

...this website

I built this website from scratch to be an easily portable resume. Under the hood it's got Debian and Apache, with acme.sh for automatic cert renewal. I used ChatGPT with PicoCSS for the bulk of the code and then tweaked the page from there. All served by a Vultr VPS instance.

Skills

• Problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Learning
• Building creative solutions
• Sticking with it
• Technical research
• Linux desktop/server administration (esp. Fedora, Debian)
• Basic Windows desktop/server administration
• Network documentation
• Network planning/architecture
• LAN administration
• VM administration (Proxmox, VirtualBox)

Experience

Homelab

May 2017 - 2020

• Built a homelab including a NAS, DHCP server, and home Cloud.
• Learned BASH scripting.
• Learned to read Python and C++ syntax.
• Set up the NAS computer with TrueNAS.
• Used Pi-hole for DHCP and ad blocking.
• Configured Nextcloud as an alternative to Google.
• Used OPNSense on the router.
• Learned that dynamic DNS can be a pain to set up.

UpNowIT

December 2025 - Present

• Support Engineer

Cablelynx

September 2023 - December 2025

• Reduced mainline cable damage in the position of Locator.
• Improved customer satisfaction in the position of Installer.
• Learned the benefits of standardization and company policy.
• Practiced initiative during downtime.
• Took IT certifications relevant to the field.

McLeran Construction, Inc.

May 2017 - September 2023

• Practiced setting and meeting customer expectations.
• Learned to consistently work hard.
• Learned a minute attention to detail.

Freelance

May 2021 - Present

• Installed Starlink dishes and mesh devices.
• Architected Wi-Fi network for RV Park.
• Managed and deployed i360 filters and lists for door-to-door campaigns.

Education

University of Arkansas Grantham

• Bachelor's of Science in Information Systems/Information Technology.
• Learned Active Directory policy and user management.

Linux

• Daily Fedora user since Fedora 33.
• Linux Essentials certified (LPI).

NCTI Certifications

• Applying Wi-Fi Technologies
• Troubleshooting Advanced Services
• Broadband Digital Installer
• Installer Technician
• Installer
• Service Technician
• Return Path Operations

CompTIA Certifications

• Network+ (check LinkedIn for details)

YouTube Learning

• Ben Eater, LearnLinuxTV, Craft Computing, Techno Tim, NetworkChuck
• Real Engineering, Practical Engineering, SmarterEveryDay

Contact

Feel free to reach out via email (lewis@lewismcleran.com) or check out my LinkedIn profile.

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