About KoboDev

Amateur professional with a passion for quality.

Hi, I'm Kazyyk, the person behind KoboDev. I'm not a corporate IT firm or a decades-long industry veteran. I'm someone who's passionate about technology, loves solving problems, and believes in providing honest, quality service at a fair price.

The "kobold" part? It's a nod to my gaming roots and community building experience. Like the mythical creature, I'm resourceful, persistent, and always tinkering with systems to make them work better.

Professional Background

[ Apple Customer Service ]

Spent years helping customers navigate technical issues, troubleshoot problems, and understand complex systems. Learned that clear communication and patience are just as important as technical knowledge.

[ Community Management ]

Built and managed the Starbound community, coordinating with hundreds of members, organizing events, and creating systems for collaboration. Taught me how to work with diverse groups and manage expectations.

[ Game Server Administration ]

Ran game servers for various communities, handling everything from initial setup to daily maintenance, mod installation, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. This is where my love for systems administration really took off.

[ Self-Taught Technical Skills ]

Continuously learning through hands-on projects, documentation deep-dives, and experimentation. Ruby, Docker, Proxmox, networking - every skill learned by doing, breaking things, and fixing them.

Skills & Expertise

→ Languages

  • Ruby (scripting & automation)
  • Bash (system administration)
  • HTML & CSS (web development)
  • JavaScript (basic frontend)

→ Systems

  • Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Alpine)
  • Proxmox (virtualization)
  • Docker (containers)
  • Virtual machines & hypervisors

→ Services

  • DNS configuration & management
  • Web servers (Nginx, Apache)
  • Game servers (various engines)
  • Reverse proxies & SSL/TLS

→ Tools & Practices

  • Git version control
  • Container orchestration (basic)
  • Network configuration
  • System monitoring & logging

Philosophy & Approach

[ Quality Over Quantity ]

I'd rather do a few projects well than rush through many. Every client gets my full attention and best effort.

[ Transparent Communication ]

No jargon unless necessary. I explain what I'm doing, why I'm doing it, and what it will cost. No surprise fees or hidden complexity.

[ Honest About Limits ]

I won't pretend to know everything. If something's outside my expertise, I'll tell you upfront. Better to be honest than to overpromise.

[ Continuous Learning ]

Technology changes fast. I stay curious, experiment with new tools, and constantly work to improve my skills and knowledge.

[ Fair Pricing ]

As an amateur professional, I price 20-30% below market rates. You get quality service without the corporate markup.

[ Personal Service ]

You work directly with me. No call centers, no ticket numbers, no bureaucracy. Just straightforward, personal service.

Beyond Tech

Technical skills are important, but they're not everything. My experience in customer service taught me empathy and patience. Community management showed me how to coordinate with diverse groups and manage expectations. These "soft skills" make me more effective at understanding what you actually need and delivering solutions that work for you.

I believe in collaborative problem-solving. Your input matters. You know your business or personal needs better than I do, and the best solutions come from working together.

Get in Touch

GitHub: github.com/Kazyyk

Email: kaz@kobo.dev

Want to work together? Check out my services and pricing, then get in touch.