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Paul Caine
Network Engineer · Web Developer · Automation Enthusiast
I build secure networks and modern web apps. Currently breaking into the industry — designing networks by day, shipping code by night, automating everything in between.
stack
Next.js 16
focus
Networks + Web
status
open to work
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What I do
Web Development
Full-stack web applications built with modern frameworks. From landing pages to complex tools — fast, accessible, and production-ready.
Network Design
Enterprise network architecture, switching, routing, and firewall configuration. Designed for reliability, segmentation, and scale.
Automation & AI
Eliminating manual work with Python, Ansible, and AI tooling. Network config management, mass changes, and intelligent monitoring.
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A bit about me
I'm a network engineer new to the industry, with a passion for how systems communicate — whether that's packets moving through a core switch or data flowing through an API.
I've been building my skills across network design, Python automation, and full-stack web development. This site is both my portfolio and a place to document what I learn along the way.
When I'm not configuring VLANs or writing React components, I'm exploring how AI tools can make network operations smarter and less manual.
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Recent Posts
I Built My Own CCNA Practice Exam App
Why I wrote 293 exam questions, built a randomised exam engine with Supabase persistence, and added five interactive Packet Tracer labs — all to avoid paying for a third-party course.
CompTIA Network+ Certified
How I studied for and passed the Network+ exam — resources, what to expect, and what comes next on the certification path.
Getting Started with Network Automation Using Python
How I started eliminating repetitive CLI work with Python and Netmiko — SSH into 20 switches at once, pull configs, make changes.