Work-Cisco Automation Toolkit
A unified automation toolkit supporting both Cisco on-prem infrastructure and Meraki cloud networks. Streamlines device management, configuration, and BGP peering setup across hybrid environments.
I'm Max Thomas, a Lead Systems Engineer at UW Credit Union based in Madison, WI. I specialize in hybrid cloud architectures, network automation, and making complex systems approachable.
I'm an automation enthusiast with a passion for solving complex problems. I design hybrid cloud architectures and drive large-scale network automation using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes.
I specialize in Cisco and Meraki network automation with deep API integrations, making enterprise-scale infrastructure manageable and scalable.
Outside of work, I run a comprehensive dual-environment setup: a private homelab for internal services and experimentation, plus a public VPS for externally accessible services. I experiment with everything from AI assistants to game development, automation workflows, and smart home integrations.
"Built, broken, and rebuilt — because the best way to learn is to run it yourself."
A unified automation toolkit supporting both Cisco on-prem infrastructure and Meraki cloud networks. Streamlines device management, configuration, and BGP peering setup across hybrid environments.
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My homelab is where I break things safely, test new ideas, and build personal projects. Running both a private homelab and public VPS, it's a production-grade environment with on-prem and cloud infrastructure.
I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, collaborations, or just chatting about tech. Feel free to reach out!