Systems / Infrastructure / Security
Build. Break.
Understand. Improve.
I'm Mike Loerop. I explore systems, infrastructure, networking, and security through hands-on projects and practical experimentation. This is where I document what I find.
About
A technologist who learns by doing.
I don't hold a narrow title. The goal is to become a capable technologist with a deep understanding of how systems actually work -- from the infrastructure layer up through application behavior and security posture.
This work is shared openly so others can follow along, disagree, and learn alongside me.
More about meAreas of focus
Systems Administration
Infrastructure
Networking
Cybersecurity
Automation
Homelab
Web Development
Work
Featured projects
Example Project
Replace this with a real project. Edit or delete it from the Keystatic admin UI at /keystatic when running `npm run dev`.
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Abbey Carpet dealer sites
Websites for 102 flooring dealers running on one shared platform, customized per store. Includes stores that later moved to their own domains.
Blog
Recent posts
June 1, 2026
Build. Break. Understand. Improve.
A working philosophy for learning technology that actually sticks.
May 20, 2026
Building a Homelab That Actually Teaches You Something
Most homelab guides tell you what to buy. This one focuses on what to build — and more importantly, why.