About Me
Michael D Potter
IT engineer focused on Red Hat, AIX, Windows, and infrastructure—building reliable systems and fixing what breaks.
Most of my work revolves around building reliable systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and putting enough structure in place so the same problem doesn't have to be solved twice. I spend a lot of time in the details—logs, edge cases, and the kinds of failures that don't come with clear answers. I'm also interested in how AI can support that process, whether through smarter troubleshooting, pattern recognition, or helping surface insights that are easy to miss manually.
The part I enjoy most is the investigation. I like following the shape of a problem, understanding what's actually happening beneath the surface, and working toward a solution that holds up in the real world. Reliable systems usually come from that kind of patience, clarity, and willingness to dig deeper than the obvious answer.
My work tends to cross more than one lane. Networking, Windows, Red Hat, AIX, and Apple hardware and software all show up in the mix. I enjoy moving between platforms, understanding how they connect, and making them work together in a way that feels solid and predictable. I'm especially interested in where traditional infrastructure and emerging AI-driven workflows begin to overlap.
Interests
How I think about technology.
I'm interested in the systems behind the systems—the layers that make infrastructure reliable, scalable, and predictable. I enjoy understanding how technologies interact, where complexity tends to surface, and how different platforms work together under real-world conditions.
I'm also interested in how AI is beginning to shape the way we work, troubleshoot, and automate. Not just as a trend, but as a practical tool that can improve workflows, surface patterns, and help solve problems faster.
I learn best through experimentation and hands-on work, especially when solving problems that require investigation, patience, and a deeper understanding of how things connect.
Proficiency
What I rely on. What I'm growing.
Things I know well
- Red Hat / Linux / AIX / Windows / macOS
- Infrastructure and virtualization
- Troubleshooting complex systems
- Automation and scripting
- Cross-platform systems integration
Things I'm dangerous with
- Frontend / UI development
- System design and architecture
- Monitoring, logging, and observability
- AI-assisted workflows and automation
- Documentation and process refinement
Things I enjoy learning
- AI and practical automation
- Emerging infrastructure tooling
- Reliability and performance tuning
- Cloud and hybrid environments
- Better workflows and smarter systems
Certifications
Always learning. Always building.
CompTIA
Microsoft
If I'm not working or building something, I'm usually still trying to understand how it works or why it didn't.