About Chris

Chris Nelson is an IT operations and systems administrator with more than a decade of experience spanning infrastructure, support, software development, venue operations, and digital media. His work centers on keeping critical systems reliable, translating complex technical issues into plain English, and building practical solutions that reduce downtime.

He brings hands-on depth across networking, Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux administration, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Okta, Jira/Confluence, REST APIs, scripting, Docker, WordPress, SQL/MySQL, n8n automation, and remote systems administration. Chris has modernized real-world operations by migrating legacy POS systems to Square, building and maintaining wired/wireless LANs for high-capacity venues, administering web and email services, and supporting distributed teams with clear documentation and workflow discipline.

For a deeper dive into Chris's background, projects, and technical notes, visit the wiki.


Skills

AI & Automation

  • Large Language Models
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Workflow Automation
  • Local AI Inference
  • Agentic Coding

Systems & Identity

  • Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace

Networking & Infrastructure

  • Network Architecture
  • OPNsense
  • Firewall Appliances
  • Cellular Failover
  • High-Availability Networking

Software Development

  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Python
  • REST APIs

Cloud & Business Tools

  • SaaS Administration
  • Okta
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Cloud Identity

Operations & Documentation

  • Technical Documentation
  • Vendor Management
  • Operational Leadership
  • SOP Writing
  • Agile Fundamentals
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Certifications


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  1. Aug 2, 2026

    Github

    Merge pull request #6 from christopherjnelson/workflow-patch

    fustify

    Implemented a dedicated GitHub Actions configuration file to establish an automated continuous integration pipeline for the fustify project, streamlining repository workflows and ensuring consistent build processes.

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  2. Aug 2, 2026

    Github

    Update README.md

    fustify

    Updated the repository readme to clarify project architecture, environment setup procedures, and core usage patterns, providing comprehensive onboarding documentation for contributors working with the fustify package.

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  3. Aug 2, 2026

    Github

    Create ci.yml

    fustify

    Implements a dedicated GitHub Actions workflow configuration designed to automate repository builds, validate incoming changes, and establish reliable continuous integration pipelines for the fustify project.

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  4. Aug 1, 2026

    Github

    Built a more reliable AI résumé-tailoring workflow

    n8n-workflows

    Improved the n8n pipeline that turns job listings into ATS-focused PDFs by normalizing inconsistent Firecrawl output, using page metadata for safer validation, grounding résumé content in scoped Notion data, separating trusted contact details, constraining length, sanitizing the public export, and applying consistent Google Docs margins before PDF delivery.

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  5. Published Fustify as a public source-available project

    Jul 31, 2026

    Github

    Published Fustify as a public source-available project

    fustify

    Opened the Fustify repository for public review: a browser strategy game built with React, TypeScript, Supabase, deterministic procedural world generation, heuristic bots, and authoritative multiplayer for 2–5 players. The repo includes extensive unit, simulation, Playwright, visual-regression, and world-quality verification alongside deployment and operations documentation.

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