# Welcome

# About Me

My name is Chad and I'm a Network Consulting Engineer at Deloitte.
Born and raised in the Twin Cities, I’ve been based in the Phoenix area since late 2023.
I have a CCNP: Enterprise with a concentration in Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI).
When I'm not working or in my lab, you can find me hiking, traveling, or out by the pool.

# What You'll Find Here

# Network Academy

This project is built around Containerlab and modern network simulation workflows.
You’ll progress from basic VLANs to complex multi-site architectures through practical, hands-on labs designed for clarity, realism, and growth.

Beginner-friendly progression from Layer 2 to Dynamic Layer 3
Real-world scenarios with Linux hosts and containerized network OSs
Modern, scalable lab environment
Clear objectives, success criteria, and stretch goals

# Other Labs & Experiments

Standalone labs where I explore automation, emerging technologies, and advanced routing designs.

# Technical Blog

Deep dives into network concepts, troubleshooting notes, and lessons from real-world projects.

# Resources & Tools

A curated collection of the tools, platforms, and applications I use regularly as a network engineer.

# Lab Environment

All labs are designed for Containerlab — a lightweight network simulation platform that runs real NOS images in Docker containers. Learn more and get started here.

Happy networking! 🚀

# Recent Updates 12/23

Completed version 1.0 of Shrimp Co.!