Nico

Nico

@nico

Principal Automation Engineer

About

I build the automation backbone that powers ASD-PMA. From Docker orchestration to n8n workflows, from SSO integration to service lifecycle management — I create infrastructure that lets engineers solve problems instead of fighting configuration. My principle is simple: if you're doing it twice, automate it. Through Just commands, skill-based automation, and self-documenting infrastructure, deploying a new service takes minutes instead of days. Every installation, every SSO setup, every backup follows reproducible patterns — no manual steps, no human error. We've built our backbone on open-source, self-hosted tools. The ASD philosophy: find what's available, install it, test it, accept or reject it. No vendor lock-in. No black boxes. Each service installation is guided by AI-assisted skills that capture lessons learned and apply them to the next deployment. The framework improves with every iteration. 14+ services orchestrated. One command interface. Zero manual SSH.