Hi, I'm Boden Crouch
Self-taught infrastructure engineer & software developer
I design, deploy, and maintain complex technical systems, create open source projects, and share technical knowledge. Open to remote opportunities.
Looking for a technical engineer who can build, deploy, and maintain complex systems? Let's discuss how I can help your team.
Public Tools & Services
All services are live, self-hosted, and available for public use. Click to explore.
Featured Projects
Bolabaden Infrastructure
infrastructure
The infrastructure running https://bolabaden.org and its services.
Bolabaden NextJS Website
frontend
The NextJS website running https://bolabaden.org.
CloudCradle
infrastructure
Oracle Cloud deployment automation with infrastructure as code
A comprehensive automation tool for deploying and managing Oracle Cloud infrastructure, including VCN setup, compute instances, and Kubernetes clusters. Features automated provisioning, monitoring, and cost optimization.
AI Research Wizard
ai-ml
Enhanced GPT-researcher with custom integrations and UI improvements
Modified version of GPT-researcher with enhanced capabilities for technical documentation, code analysis, and research automation. Includes custom integrations with multiple AI models and improved user interface.
Constellation
infrastructure
Service orchestration and monitoring platform for self-hosted infrastructure
A comprehensive platform for managing and monitoring self-hosted services with automated deployment, health checks, and performance metrics. Built specifically for complex multi-service environments.
Bolabaden Infrastructure
infrastructure
The infrastructure running https://bolabaden.org and its services.
Bolabaden NextJS Website
frontend
The NextJS website running https://bolabaden.org.
CloudCradle
infrastructure
Oracle Cloud deployment automation with infrastructure as code
A comprehensive automation tool for deploying and managing Oracle Cloud infrastructure, including VCN setup, compute instances, and Kubernetes clusters. Features automated provisioning, monitoring, and cost optimization.
AI Research Wizard
ai-ml
Enhanced GPT-researcher with custom integrations and UI improvements
Modified version of GPT-researcher with enhanced capabilities for technical documentation, code analysis, and research automation. Includes custom integrations with multiple AI models and improved user interface.
LLM Fallbacks
ai-ml
A Python library for managing fallbacks, filtering, and sorting for various LLM providers.
Features: 🔄 Automatic Fallbacks: Gracefully handle API failures by providing alternative models 📊 Model Filtering: Filter models based on various criteria like cost, context length, and capabilities 💰 Cost Optimization: Sort models by cost to optimize your API usage 🧠 Model Discovery: Discover available models and their capabilities 🛠️ GUI Tool: Includes a GUI tool for exploring and filtering available models
Constellation
infrastructure
Service orchestration and monitoring platform for self-hosted infrastructure
A comprehensive platform for managing and monitoring self-hosted services with automated deployment, health checks, and performance metrics. Built specifically for complex multi-service environments.
Open Source Contributions
All projects are open source and available on GitHub. Feel free to contribute, fork, or use them as inspiration for your own projects.
Guides & Resources
Technical guides, deployment tutorials, and infrastructure documentation. Learn how to replicate and extend what I've built.
Production-Ready
All guides tested in real production environments with proven reliability
Step-by-Step
Clear, detailed instructions with code examples and troubleshooting tips
Real Infrastructure
Based on actual running services with live deployed applications
Infrastructure Guides
Kubernetes, CI/CD, monitoring, and more. Step-by-step guides for real-world deployments.
- Oracle Cloud setup and configuration
- Kubernetes cluster deployment
Service Deployment
How to deploy, secure, and scale self-hosted services. Best practices and automation tips.
- Media stack with Plex and *arr apps
- Database systems and data management
- Monitoring and observability setup
Self-Hosted Media Stack
Deploy a complete media automation stack with Plex, Radarr, Sonarr, and more
Prerequisites:
Want More Guides?
Looking for specific deployment guides or have questions about self-hosting? I'm constantly adding new content based on real infrastructure experience.
Live Services
Embedded, read-only views of self-hosted services
About Me
A 30-year-old self-taught software engineer with ADHD who has extensive technical skills and runs sophisticated self-hosted infrastructure.
Self-Taught Excellence
Passionate about continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies
Practical Solutions
Focus on building things that work reliably in production environments
Remote Collaboration
Experienced in async communication and distributed team workflows
Security First
Always prioritize security and best practices in system design
Technical Journey
Self-taught developer with hands-on experience building and maintaining complex technical systems. Started with curiosity about how things work and evolved into running multiple self-hosted services across cloud providers.
Specialized in infrastructure automation, container orchestration, and backend systems. Experience spans from small personal projects to production-grade systems with high availability requirements.
Currently focused on sharing knowledge through open source contributions and comprehensive technical documentation.
Current Focus
Work Preferences
Remote Work
Fully remote, distributed teams
Async Communication
Email, text-based chat, documentation
Flexible Hours
Central timezone, flexible scheduling
Technical Focus
Hands-on development and architecture
Technical Stack
Kubernetes
infrastructure
Container orchestration, cluster management, and service mesh
Docker
infrastructure
Containerization, multi-stage builds, and registry management
Python
backend
FastAPI, Django, automation scripts, and AI/ML integrations
Go
backend
High-performance services, CLI tools, and system programming
TypeScript
frontend
React, Next.js, and full-stack development
Oracle Cloud
infrastructure
IaaS, networking, and cost optimization
Tailscale
infrastructure
Zero-config mesh networking and secure remote access
Traefik
infrastructure
Reverse proxy, load balancing, and SSL automation
Let's Work Together
I'm interested in remote positions where I can contribute to complex technical systems, mentor other developers, and continue learning new technologies. Particularly excited about opportunities in infrastructure, backend development, and developer tooling.
Let's Connect
Looking for a technical engineer who can build, deploy, and maintain complex systems? Let's discuss how I can help your team.
Currently Available
Ready to take on new challenges in infrastructure, backend systems, or full-stack development. Interested in both short-term consulting and long-term opportunities.
Get in Touch
Work Preferences
Communication
- text-based chat
- async communication
Work Types
- Full-time
- Contract
Remote Work
- Fully remote
- Distributed teams
- Async collaboration
- Flexible hours
Communication Style
Preferred Methods
- • Email for detailed discussions and project planning
- • Text-based chat for quick questions and coordination
- • Documentation and written specifications
- • Asynchronous communication across time zones
Limited Availability
- • Phone calls by appointment only
- • Video calls for initial meetings or complex discussions
- • Prefer written follow-ups for all verbal communications
- • Response time may vary for real-time communications
Ready to Start?
Whether you have a specific project in mind or want to discuss potential opportunities, I'd love to hear from you. Let's build something amazing together.