Enterprise IT by day.
Home lab by night.
I'm Evan Lange. I work in enterprise IT supporting tens of thousands of users. Outside of work I run a production-grade home lab. I take on freelance projects for developers and small teams who need server work done right.
Technical Expertise
A production-grade home lab covering networking, storage, and self-hosted infrastructure.
Network Architecture
OPNsense firewall, VLAN segmentation, Pi-hole DNS filtering, and WireGuard VPN. The same principles used in enterprise networks, built at home on open source tools
View Architecture →Self-Hosted Application Stack
30+ Docker containers: reverse proxy, SSO, photo management, file sync, databases, and more.
View Stack →Hardware and Storage
Unraid server with 20TB array, NVIDIA RTX 3060 for AI workloads, and a full 3-2-1 backup strategy to Backblaze B2.
View Hardware →IT Consulting and Server Administration
Consulting for developers, small teams, and individuals. Flat-rate pricing, no surprises.
VPS Setup and Configuration
Fresh server provisioning, SSH hardening, firewall rules, and everything needed to go from blank slate to production-ready.
Docker and Container Deployment
Deploy your apps in Docker, build Compose stacks, and set up container networking and persistent storage the right way.
Reverse Proxy and SSL
Nginx setup with Let's Encrypt SSL, subdomain routing, and secure traffic forwarding to your backend services.
Backup and Storage Strategy
Automated backup pipelines with offsite cloud storage. 3-2-1 strategy, retention policies, and verified recovery testing.
Networking and Remote Access
VPN setup, DNS configuration, and secure remote access for distributed teams and remote work setups.
General IT Support
Hardware troubleshooting, home network setup, device configuration, and general tech help. Remote or local to Chicago.
How It Works
Free Consultation
We talk for 15 to 20 minutes about what you need. No commitment, no pressure.
Flat-Rate Quote
You get a clear, flat-rate project quote. You know the total cost before any work begins.
Work Gets Done
I handle everything on your schedule. You get updates along the way, not silence.
Walkthrough and Handoff
When the project is done, I walk you through what was built and make sure you know how to maintain it.
Let's work together
Available for remote or on-site work across Chicagoland. Free 15-minute consultation, no commitment.