DevOps Engineer | Tech Enthusiast
Rudolf Brosztl
son, friend, geek, beer lover, bullshit hater
son, friend, geek, beer lover, bullshit hater
Hi, I'm Batman!And on the days I’m not busy chasing villains, I’m just an average 39-year-old guy made of flesh, bones, and a titanium arm (yes, really - part man, part machine, all awesome).
A tech enthusiast, problem solver, and slightly obsessive IT geek who loves technology and nice things. Always looking toward the future, tackling new challenges, and occasionally debugging my own life choices.
Curious by nature, creative by choice, and constantly learning.
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Experience & hobby
DevOps Engineer
I took the unconventional path into IT - no university, no fancy degrees, just a lot of curiosity, countless late-night debugging sessions, and an unhealthy amount of coffee. Now, I wrangle Kubernetes clusters, monitor the universe with Grafana and Prometheus, and automate everything in sight like a true DevOps wizard.
I love Kubernetes so much that I even run it at home. Because who doesn’t need a fully orchestrated containerized environment just to host a personal to-do list and a weather app? Some people have smart homes - I have a highly available, self-healing smart home.
If something is broken, I’ll fix it. If it’s not broken, I’ll optimize it. And if it can be automated… well, say goodbye to manual work forever. My job is basically 10% coding, 20% meetings, and 70% wondering why things worked yesterday but not today.
If you ever hear someone shouting at YAML files at 2 AM - that’s probably me.
I love Kubernetes so much that I even run it at home. Because who doesn’t need a fully orchestrated containerized environment just to host a personal to-do list and a weather app? Some people have smart homes - I have a highly available, self-healing smart home.
If something is broken, I’ll fix it. If it’s not broken, I’ll optimize it. And if it can be automated… well, say goodbye to manual work forever. My job is basically 10% coding, 20% meetings, and 70% wondering why things worked yesterday but not today.
If you ever hear someone shouting at YAML files at 2 AM - that’s probably me.
Home Automation and Photovoltaics
My other hobby? Automation and photovoltaics. I’m so obsessed with solars, that I’ve turned my house into a solar-powered efficiency machine. My mission is simple: get the most out of my panels, and automate every single aspect of it - because why not?
Using Home Assistant, I monitor and control my FVE system like a mad scientist, tweaking everything to ensure I'm always using electricity at the most optimal times. My panels are working harder than an intern at a startup, and honestly, they probably appreciate it.
I’ve got it all automated - energy storage, usage, and even selling it when the price is right. My goal? To live off the grid without, you know, actually leaving the grid. Or at least live at minimal cost :)
It’s not just about saving energy - it’s about winning at energy! And I'm here for it, one kilowatt at a time.
Using Home Assistant, I monitor and control my FVE system like a mad scientist, tweaking everything to ensure I'm always using electricity at the most optimal times. My panels are working harder than an intern at a startup, and honestly, they probably appreciate it.
I’ve got it all automated - energy storage, usage, and even selling it when the price is right. My goal? To live off the grid without, you know, actually leaving the grid. Or at least live at minimal cost :)
It’s not just about saving energy - it’s about winning at energy! And I'm here for it, one kilowatt at a time.
Woodworking
I’ve been in a serious relationship with woodworking for a while now—because I believe trees deserve a second chance… as furniture or at least some useful decoration.
While some people meditate, I just stare at a piece of lumber until it tells me what it wants to be. And let’s be honest, woodworking is basically magic—except instead of a wand, I use a saw, and instead of spells, I mutter curses when I measure wrong (again). 😅
It all started when I needed a box for my potatoes. And, of course, why buy one for $5 when I could make one for $10? Seemed like solid logic at the time. Then I needed a custom shelf for that awkward space under the sink. Then a shoe rack. Then the kids needed a sandbox. And before I knew it, my home was basically a showroom of "projects that got slightly out of hand."
Whether it’s a custom shelf, something for the kids, or a perfectly sanded cutting board, every project is a mix of passion, patience, and just a little sawdust in my coffee.
While some people meditate, I just stare at a piece of lumber until it tells me what it wants to be. And let’s be honest, woodworking is basically magic—except instead of a wand, I use a saw, and instead of spells, I mutter curses when I measure wrong (again). 😅
It all started when I needed a box for my potatoes. And, of course, why buy one for $5 when I could make one for $10? Seemed like solid logic at the time. Then I needed a custom shelf for that awkward space under the sink. Then a shoe rack. Then the kids needed a sandbox. And before I knew it, my home was basically a showroom of "projects that got slightly out of hand."
Whether it’s a custom shelf, something for the kids, or a perfectly sanded cutting board, every project is a mix of passion, patience, and just a little sawdust in my coffee.
Family
Finding time for my hobbies is like trying to squeeze a marathon into a sprint. I’ve got a wife, two very young kids who love playing on my nerves, and somehow, I’m still trying to find a minute to work on my projects - even though that minute often shows up around midnight.
My wife, bless her heart, tolerates my obsession with FVE and the endless mountains of LEGO that seem to spontaneously multiply around the house.
She deserves a medal for patience… or at least a solar-powered coffee maker to keep up with all the chaos.
Oh, and did I mention the two kids? They’re adorable, but they’re also masters at pushing every button I have. If I could automate them like my solar panels, life would be so much easier.
It’s a delicate dance of dodging Legos, negotiating snacks, and pretending to be deeply invested in a game where I play a dog who is lost in the woods (yes, this is a real thing). But despite all the chaos, I wouldn’t trade them for anything. Their ability to interrupt a moment of peace is truly unmatched.
Between the tantrums, the "just five more minutes!" requests, and the sheer amount of spilled coffee, I still manage to squeeze in time for my hobbies.
Because let’s face it, if I can survive all that and still make a website or automate my house, I’m basically a superhero in disguise.
Like a BATMAN :)
My wife, bless her heart, tolerates my obsession with FVE and the endless mountains of LEGO that seem to spontaneously multiply around the house.
She deserves a medal for patience… or at least a solar-powered coffee maker to keep up with all the chaos.
Oh, and did I mention the two kids? They’re adorable, but they’re also masters at pushing every button I have. If I could automate them like my solar panels, life would be so much easier.
It’s a delicate dance of dodging Legos, negotiating snacks, and pretending to be deeply invested in a game where I play a dog who is lost in the woods (yes, this is a real thing). But despite all the chaos, I wouldn’t trade them for anything. Their ability to interrupt a moment of peace is truly unmatched.
Between the tantrums, the "just five more minutes!" requests, and the sheer amount of spilled coffee, I still manage to squeeze in time for my hobbies.
Because let’s face it, if I can survive all that and still make a website or automate my house, I’m basically a superhero in disguise.
Like a BATMAN :)
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