Kubesafe

For our skills Integration course we have to design and build a hosting platform as of now it is still ongoing but here is a small rundown of the project so far.

Our hosting platform must be capable of hosting php-laravel applications. It needs to be secure, scalable and automated. To check off most of this requirements Our team went with a kubernetes cluster running on a vm cluster. This way our "servers are high avilble and have an easy disaster recovery. As of now we implemented multiple cis controls for logging, vulnerbility scanning and inventory management. At the moment we are working on the internal network of the K8S cluster.

The end goal here is to have a custommer freindly web interface where the customer can deploy their own applications. This is done by using Argo-CD. The end goal is to have a fully automated platform where the customer can deploy their own applications and have them running in a matter of minutes.

I contributed heavilly on this project in the design phase where i served as team lead and architect. I also try to be technical support for the team if they're stuck on something. As of now I am tasked with fixing the internal network.

Photoroute

For our Professional Skills course, we were challenged to create something innovative and educational. Our team decided to build a mobile app that uses an AI model to recognize specific Points of Interest and provide users with a brief history or description of the location.

The app is written in Java, which was a major challenge since our only prior experience with Java was limited to web applications. Despite this, we pushed forward and were the only group that ended up delivering a fully working app. The goal of the project was to create something that could be used in high schools—blending physical activity with learning by encouraging students to explore their surroundings and pick up historical knowledge along the way.

The AI component allowed users to point their phone camera at a landmark, after which the app would recognize the location and display relevant information. This made the experience interactive and educational at the same time.

I served as the team lead and architect for this project, helping shape the technical direction and structure of the app. I was also responsible for building the frontend and improving the code quality throughout the development process.

Packket point

For our Skills Integration course, we were assigned a project that involved building a pickup point for a webshop. The idea was to create a smart, IoT-enabled locker where customers could collect their packages at any time, providing more flexibility than traditional delivery options.

This was our first time working with an external (proxy) customer, which meant we had to conduct real meetings, gather requirements, and adapt our plans based on their feedback. It added an extra layer of professionalism to the project and taught us a lot about client communication and expectation management.

The locker itself had to be secure, weather-resistant, and easy to use. Most of the system was built around IoT principles, with smart locking mechanisms and remote access. As a team, we went through multiple iterations to solve challenges related to locking, hinge systems, and user interaction.

I was responsible for the physical design of the locker. I created the laser-cut files and came up with the overall design of the case. I also served as Scrum Master for this project, helping the team stay organized and on schedule. On top of that, I contributed to solving mechanical issues, especially around the locking and hinge systems, to make sure everything functioned smoothly.

This project gave us hands-on experience with both technical development and working with a client—two things that are crucial in real-world engineering projects.

Vertical greenhouse

For our Skills 2 and Communication Skills courses, we participated in the International Days event at Thomas More. The goal of the project was to design a sustainable solution that could contribute to a better future. Our team came up with the concept of a fully sustainable and vertical greenhouse.

The greenhouse design included multiple integrated systems: vertical farming for space efficiency, a chicken coop to supply both eggs and natural fertilizer, solar panels for energy independence, and a smart watering and automatic harvesting system to reduce manual labor and water waste. The idea was to create a low-maintenance, high-yield food production unit that could be implemented in both rural and urban areas.

What made this project especially interesting was that it was our first time working in a multidisciplinary team. We collaborated with students from Electromechanics, Construction, and Building programs. This brought a lot of different perspectives and challenged us to communicate clearly across fields to bring the concept together.

I took on the role of team lead and was responsible for guiding the overall vision and keeping the team aligned. I also created the final poster we used for presentation and was the main speaker during the pitch. Our hard work paid off—we were proud to make it to the finals with our concept.

Project stardust (homeserver)

This is a personal project of mine where I expanded on the material we covered in our Datacenter Technologies and Linux Web Services courses. The goal was not just to experiment with the technologies we studied, but to build a fully functional server setup that I could use for both school and private projects.

What makes this project especially enjoyable for me is that it touches on so many different areas of IT. I sourced my own hardware, a repurposed corporate Dell desktop, and upgraded it by increasing the RAM and storage capacity to make it suitable for server use. From there, I installed a hypervisor and chose XCP-ng, mainly because I wanted to explore something new outside of what we used in class.

Beyond just getting it up and running, the project also involves planning out the networking and addressing security considerations as I expand it further. It’s a hands-on, ongoing project that helps me deepen my understanding of virtualization, system administration, and infrastructure design.