Seth Swenson

Background

About Seth Swenson

Amateur radio operator (KC0ODE); studying Cybersecurity and Network Administration, avid Linux and Proxmox user. Currently working for Cass County Government as SCADA System Administrator/Senior Buildings and Grounds; responsible for maintaining Bosch security video systems, jail door and lighting automation controls, and building HVAC automation controls. IT Director for a small company that installs and maintains home automation and video systems. As a jack-of-all-trades in the world of technology, I've had the privilege of working with computers since the mid-90s. I started out working with Apple IIgs and Mac Performa 550s. I was sent to training to be able to help my high school computer teacher repair the Macs. As the years have passed, I have built, repaired, and retired many computers and operating systems. I have worked with every Windows operating system, starting with Windows 3.1 all the way through Windows 11 and even some versions of DOS. I am no stranger to Linux either, having started out on Red Hat, then migrating to Ubuntu and Debian. I have built websites and home servers, as well as massive commercial networks and surveillance systems. My latest endeavors are working with virtual machines built on Proxmox and AI. There really isn't a lot in the computer world that I haven't looked at, worked with, or at least read a little something about. My expertise extends beyond computers, as I've also ventured into radio broadcasting, holding licenses in amateur (ham), GMRS radio, and business class. I have held my amateur license for almost 25 years now and have kept the same callsign. It's kind of become a staple of who I am now, as you can see, it's also the name of my website. Through amateur radio, I volunteer as the Cass Clay Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Commander and the Minnesota Northwest District ARES Emergency Coordinator. Running a YouTube channel is yet another way that I spend my free time. It has mainly carried live hockey but has also carried other things from time to time. Calling the games adds to the fun and I have been told several times that if I'm not a radio announcer, I missed my calling.