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Girish Prasanna MK

Builder of self-hosted infrastructure, AI-powered automation, and smart home ecosystems. Passionate about turning complex systems into elegant solutions.

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About Me

Crafting Digital Infrastructure with Passion

I'm a technology enthusiast based in India with a deep passion for building and managing self-hosted infrastructure. My homelab runs 36+ Docker containers powering everything from AI assistants to smart home automation — all orchestrated on a Mac Mini.

I believe in the power of automation, open-source software, and zero-trust security. Every service I build follows a philosophy: if it's done twice, it should be scripted. I'm constantly exploring the intersection of AI, DevOps, and smart home technology.

When I'm not managing containers or writing automation scripts, you'll find me exploring new technologies, contributing to open-source projects, or tinkering with IoT devices to make my home smarter.

Self-Hosting AI & Automation Smart Home DevOps Security Open Source Python Docker
Expertise

Skills & Technologies

A curated set of technologies I work with daily to build, automate, and secure infrastructure.

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Docker & Containerization

Managing 36+ containers with OrbStack, Docker Compose, custom networks, and health checks.

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AI & Automation

Building AI-powered workflows with Hermes Agent, LLM integrations, and intelligent automation.

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Security & SSO

Authelia SSO, Cloudflare Tunnel, zero-trust networking, and access control policies.

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Python Development

FastAPI, scripting, automation tools, API integrations, and backend services.

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Smart Home / IoT

Home Assistant, Node-RED, device tracking, sensor monitoring, and automation flows.

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Monitoring & Observability

Custom monitoring tools, dashboards, log analysis, and infrastructure health tracking.

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Networking & DNS

Cloudflare Tunnel, nginx reverse proxy, DNS management, and network architecture.

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Databases

PostgreSQL, database design, Wiki.js, HomeLabDB, and structured data management.

Career

Experience & Journey

Key milestones in my professional and personal technology journey.

2024 — Present
Homelab Architect & AI Automation Engineer
Self-Employed / Personal Projects
Built and manage a 36+ container homelab on Mac Mini with full CI/CD, monitoring, SSO authentication, and AI-powered automation. Deployed Hermes Agent as an autonomous AI assistant managing infrastructure, documentation, and notifications.
2023 — 2024
Smart Home & IoT Integration
Home Automation Project
Designed and deployed a comprehensive smart home system with Home Assistant, Node-RED automation flows, device tracking, camera monitoring, and custom sensor integrations. Implemented occupancy-aware lighting and climate control.
2022 — 2023
Full-Stack Development & DevOps
Software Development
Developed web applications using Python (FastAPI/Flask), JavaScript, and Go. Implemented containerized deployments, reverse proxies, SSL termination, and automated monitoring solutions.
2021 — 2022
Computer Science & Engineering
University Studies
Pursued studies in Computer Science with focus on systems programming, networking, and software engineering. Built foundational skills in Python, Linux, and cloud technologies.
Portfolio

Featured Projects

A selection of projects that showcase my skills in automation, infrastructure, and development.

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Docker Home Assistant Node-RED

Smart Home Ecosystem

Complete home automation with 36+ containers, occupancy tracking, adaptive lighting, climate control, and IoT device management via Node-RED flows.

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AI Python Automation

Hermes AI Assistant

Autonomous AI agent managing infrastructure, auto-documenting changes, running cron jobs, and sending Telegram notifications for all system events.

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FastAPI PostgreSQL React

HomeLabDB Dashboard

Custom infrastructure monitoring dashboard tracking services, Docker containers, credentials, and network topology with a React frontend.

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Authelia nginx Cloudflare

Zero-Trust SSO Infrastructure

Authelia-based SSO protecting 14+ services with Cloudflare Tunnel, nginx reverse proxy, and zero-trust access policies.

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Python Gmail API Docker

Delivery Tracker

Email-based order tracking system monitoring 14 e-commerce platforms via Gmail IMAP, with real-time Telegram notifications for delivery updates.

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Wiki.js GraphQL PostgreSQL

Self-Evolving Knowledge Base

Wiki.js-powered living documentation that auto-updates when Hermes Agent learns new things. Integrated with a three-layer knowledge system.

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Beyond Code

Interests & Hobbies

What I'm passionate about when I'm not managing containers.

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Cricket

Following IPL and international matches closely

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Gaming

PC gaming and exploring game mechanics

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Photography

Capturing moments and landscapes

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Music

Exploring genres and AI-generated music

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Reading

Tech blogs, sci-fi, and system design

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Fitness

Staying active and healthy

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Travel

Exploring new places and cultures

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AI Research

Following latest developments in AI/ML

If it's done twice, it should be scripted. If it's scripted, it should be automated. If it's automated, it should be self-healing.
— My Infrastructure Philosophy
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Let's Build Something Together

Interested in collaboration, have a question, or just want to say hi? I'm always open to discussing new ideas and opportunities.

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