About

Introduction

My online name is IcyCrossbow, but my IRL friends know me as Dennis.
I live in the Netherlands with my wife and 2 dogs.

For a living I am a Technical Application Manager for the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
This site is a place where I write about things I’m learning, building, and occasionally breaking — mostly around technology, systems, and problem-solving, with the occasional side quest into other interests.

What I care about

Linux & server infrastructure
Self-hosting and automation
Web technologies and tooling
Networking

I like understanding how things work under the hood, not just that they work.

What this blog is

Notes from real experiments
Write-ups after fixing something that went wrong
Guides I wish existed when I needed them
A long-term knowledge base for my future self

Final note

Everything here is a work in progress, including this site.

Feel free to explore, borrow ideas, or adapt anything you find useful.