Hi, I'm NG XING JIE 👋

Welcome to my digital playground! I'm passionate about self-hosting and building smart solutions at home, where servers hum and sensors whisper.

🌐 Self-Hosting Enthusiast
From converting desktop PCs into powerful servers to tinkering with Raspberry Pis, I love having my own ecosystem. My home runs on a variety of self-hosted services, including SAMBA, FTP, and HTTP/HTTPS servers, all fortified with Cloudflare’s security features like HSTS, HTTPS enforcement, and CSP. Reverse proxies? Got that covered too!

💡 IoT Tinkerer
I thrive on bringing everyday objects to life with code. Some of my favorite projects include transforming conventional light bulbs into smart ones using ESP8266/ESP32 and relays. But my proudest achievement? A smart home gate that’s fully integrated with Google Home and Apple HomeKit. Now, a simple "Hey Google, open the gate" is all it takes to swing the gates wide open, thanks to Raspberry Pi, sensors, and some clever Node.js magic.

🔧 Tech Explorer
I’m always on the lookout for new technologies and methods. Whether it’s adopting mTLS for server authentication over traditional OAuth or refactoring messy JavaScript codebases for efficiency, I love pushing the boundaries and challenging myself with the seemingly impossible.