Lab4Home | Marcel

IT Professional | Gaming Enthusiast | Tech Innovator

About Me

I am Marcel, an IT specialist, passionate gamer, and tech enthusiast. My journey began with gaming and expanded into IT, programming, and home automation. I enjoy turning ideas into practical projects, whether that means maintaining a homelab, creating automation scripts or developing tools that make everyday workflows simpler. Whether it is conquering games, coding, or building smart homes, I thrive on challenges, continuous learning, and building systems that are both useful and reliable.

Skills

Information Technology (IT)

  • Hands-on network setup and management for home environments.
  • Hardware and software troubleshooting from diagnosis to stable fixes.
  • IT security and data protection with secure setup and backup awareness.
  • Daily use of Windows and Linux for administration and development.

Programming

  • C# experience for practical tools and workflow automation.
  • Blazor web development with reusable and maintainable components.
  • Automation scripting for recurring tasks and higher reliability.
  • SQL knowledge in data modeling, querying, and app integration.

Education

  • Completed vocational training as a Technical Assistant for Computer Science.
  • Completed vocational training as an IT Specialist in Software Development.
  • Full-time software developer since 2021.

Community Involvement

  • Active member of the Volunteer Fire Brigade.
  • Youth coordinator supporting and mentoring younger members.
  • Regular participation in emergency drills and technical training.
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills.

Home Automation

  • Smart home setup for lights, locks, and thermostats.
  • Integration of Home Assistant, Google Home, and Alexa.
  • Custom scripts for routines, triggers, and schedules.
  • Security camera setup, monitoring, and alert management.

Gaming

  • Strong RPG and FPS experience with tactical and team-based play.
  • Gaming hardware and software knowledge, including tuning and troubleshooting.

Projects

  • Homelab: Built a home server from old computer hardware and installed Linux to run my personal services.
  • Smart Home Setup: Built a fully automated home system with smart lights, security, and custom scripts.
  • Discord Bot (In Development): Developing a Discord bot with custom commands and automation features for community management and daily use.