I am Anthony Duran, the CEO and founder of Pied+, a consultancy focused on delivering tailored, self-hosted solutions and leveraging open-source technologies to empower individuals and businesses. My career began with a passion for programming, which evolved into roles as an operations and business analyst. Over time, my technical skills allowed me to identify and implement strategic solutions that optimized efficiency and drove operational improvements.At Pied+, I combine this analytical mindset with hands-on expertise in server administration, DevOps, and automation. Over the past year, I’ve worked on projects ranging from building custom self-hosted infrastructures to implementing CI/CD pipelines and optimizing networking for businesses seeking alternatives to traditional cloud platforms. By deploying solutions like Docker, Nginx Proxy Manager, and Prometheus, I’ve helped clients take full control of their services, ensuring security, scalability, and performance.The vision behind Pied+ is to cut through reliance on big tech and offer bespoke solutions that put users in control of their digital world. Whether it's managing media servers, streamlining DevOps processes, or enhancing system security, my focus is on delivering practical, user-centric solutions.I’m always open to collaboration and discussion around self-hosting, DevOps, and innovative technology solutions. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested in exploring how Pied+ can support your technology initiatives or simply to share insights.