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Hi, I'm Mike.

Systems Engineer I

Let's dive into what I've been working on! 🚀💻

About This Site

Welcome! This site showcases my projects, experience, and my passion for creating and exploring technology.

Explore my Projects — the work I've built, from personal websites to servers and game prototypes.

See More About Me — who I am, my passions, and my professional experience.

Get in Touch — reach out if you have questions, collaboration ideas, or just want to say hello.

The goal is to provide a minimal, clean experience while giving you a quick overview of what I do and how we can connect.

Featured Projects

A quick overview of some of my favorite projects. For a more details, check out the Projects Page.

Quackshire

A custom Minecraft creative server powered by PaperMC. Seamless experience with server-side plugins—no client mods needed.

Java Spigot
GameDev

Duckcraft

A Wrath of the Lich King private server built with AzerothCore. Features <em>playerbots</em> so you can quest and raid alongside AI players.

Open-source C++
GameDev

Echo Protocol

A work-in-progress digital card game using Godot + Dialogic. Inspired by Hearthstone & Gwent, focused on structure and UI foundation.

Godot GameDev
GameDev

mulek.cc

My personal Astro + Tailwind site. Showcases projects. Runs from my homelab behind a reverse proxy.

Astro.js TailwindCSS
WebDev

About Me

Hi, I’m Mike. I’m from Minnesota, where I live with my partner Chelsea and our four pets - dogs Gertie and Ducky, and cats Salem and Oliver.

I’m passionate about self-hosting and home lab projects. I love experimenting with new tools, managing my own infrastructure, and learning through hands-on projects that push me to understand systems at a deeper level.

I work as a Systems Engineer at VC3, helping businesses optimize their IT environments. I bring over 6 years of professional experience in the industry, with a background spanning infrastructure, automation, and technical support.

Feel free to reach out through my contact page - I’d love to connect.

Get in Touch

Have a question, a project idea, or just want to say hello? I'm always open to connecting with other developers and creators.