Hey, I'm Jake Crystal
Systems Manager who loves solving complex problems, building practical tools, and automating repetitive work.
About Me
Builder mindset, systems focus, always learning
I'm a Systems Manager focused on turning complex infrastructure problems into reliable, scalable operations. I enjoy taking technical debt and repetitive work, then engineering practical automation that improves consistency, security, and day-to-day execution across international, multi-regional environments.
I like supporting teams with clear systems and calm incident response, especially in distributed environments where reliability matters most. Outside of work, I'm into puzzles and problem-solving, including a growing Rubik's cube collection. I'm also a dad to young kids and try to be intentional about being present and helping them discover what they love. When I can, you'll usually find me fishing and enjoying a laid-back day.
Projects
Open-source tools and products I'm building
MapMyLan
Upload a floor map and place access points, devices, or other infrastructure directly on the layout. Built to make network planning and visual documentation easier, with future integrations planned for Uptime Kuma and other monitoring services.
GPO Audit
Audit Windows Group Policy exports for conflicts, duplicates, empty policies, and CIS Benchmark compliance. All processing happens client-side — your data never leaves the browser.
Godot Appwrite
An Appwrite SDK integration for the Godot game engine. Authenticate users, manage databases, and handle storage directly from your Godot projects.
Scam Guard
A Chrome extension that protects users from phishing and scam websites using a community-maintained blocklist. Report or vouch for domains, with lookalike detection and real-time warning banners.
Skills & Tools
Infrastructure, development, and everything in between