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## 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) and I'm currently pursing my CCDE.
> When I'm not working or in my lab, you can find me hiking, traveling, or out by the pool.

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## What You'll Find Here

### :icon-mortar-board: [Network Academy](labs/network-academy)

This project is built around [Containerlab](https://containerlab.dev/) 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  

### :icon-beaker: Other Labs & Experiments

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

### :icon-project-roadmap: [Technical Blog](/blog/) 

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

### :icon-tools: [Resources & Tools](/resources/)

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

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## Lab Environment

All labs are designed for [Containerlab](https://containerlab.dev) — a lightweight network simulation platform that runs real NOS images in Docker containers. Learn more and get started [here](https://containerlab.dev).

*Happy networking!* 🚀

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## Recent Updates 5/25

- First blog post!