Hey there! I'm Jonathan Moore, a seasoned tech enthusiast with a passion for coding and a relentless drive to prevent cyber attacks. With over three decades of experience in the field, I've been honing my coding skills, building secure websites, and exploring the vast realm of technology. Living in the beautiful state of West Virginia, I've made it my mission to leverage my knowledge and share it with the world through this website.
A Journey of Curiosity and Discovery
My tech journey began at the young age of 10, back in 1990 when my father introduced me to our first computer—a Tandy 2000 from Radio Shack. In those early days of computing, Windows was still in its infancy, and we relied on the DOS operating system. While other kids in the neighborhood were outside kicking the ball around, curiosity drove me to dive into the code behind the basic games that came with the system, unraveling their inner workings. It wasn't long before I found myself writing my own applications in the powerful yet approachable BASIC programming language.
As I ventured into Junior High School, I eagerly enrolled in a GWBASIC course. However, my passion and self-learning propelled me far ahead of my peers and even the teacher. Ironically, I ended up assisting the teacher in educating the class, sharing my knowledge and expertise.
As part of my journey, between the years 2000 and 2001, I had the privilege of teaching night classes on HTML 4 and CSS to the members of the Fayette County Board of Education at the Fayette County Vo-Tech Center. This experience allowed me to further refine my skills while imparting knowledge to others.
With each passing year, I made it my mission to jump into new programming languages, frameworks, and markups. I soaked up knowledge like a sponge until I had amassed a repertoire of over 30 languages, markups, and frameworks. Today, I continue to sharpen my skills, with a primary focus on Python, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, and CSS, while still maintaining an insatiable hunger for learning new tricks along the way.
The Online Portal to My Tech Universe
Welcome to JMooreWV.com, the virtual gateway into my brain and its vast repository of knowledge. Consider this website as my extended resume, a platform through which I aim to share insights, articles, guides, applications, and training materials related to the diverse technologies I utilize. My goal is to create a comprehensive resource overflowing with information on various tech topics. While the pace of my content release may vary depending on my daily commitments, I'll strive to deliver valuable content consistently, whether it be daily, weekly, or monthly.
Codecrafting Expertise
With three decades of experience under my belt, I have dedicated myself to crafting impeccable code and developing cutting-edge applications. From building websites from scratch using HTML and CSS back in 1998, to harnessing the power of PHP and MySQL in 2001, I've evolved with the ever-changing tech landscape. Today, I continue to leverage my expertise in web development, specializing in creating static websites when needed and robust applications using Python, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, and CSS.
Empowering with WordPress
WordPress, an influential platform for website management, has been an integral part of my journey. I've utilized its power to streamline development and enable efficient content publishing for large-scale websites. My proficiency in WordPress spans a wide range of areas, including installation, setup, theme customization, plugin integration, performance optimization, e-commerce implementation, and more. With a keen eye for security, I excel at hardening WordPress installations, conducting vulnerability assessments, and mitigating risks. I bring the full potential of WordPress to life, empowering businesses and individuals to establish a strong online presence with a seamless user experience. If it's WordPress-related, I've likely encountered it and dominated it.
Fortifying Digital Fortresses
Cybersecurity is a realm I've been immersed in for over two decades, preventing and mitigating countless cyber attacks on websites. Equipped with over 1,000 hours of cybersecurity training and experience, I possess a robust understanding of safeguarding desktops, servers, mobile devices, networks, and WordPress installations. My expertise extends to malware removal, security consultation, risk assessment, and code analysis to unearth hidden threats. Employing white-hat techniques, I proactively identify and neutralize vulnerabilities, ensuring the digital fortresses I protect remain impervious to harm.
Automating and Streamlining with Python
Python, a versatile programming language, has been a constant companion throughout my tech journey. I've harnessed its power to develop an array of applications, ranging from system automation, data analysis, and intrusion detection to streaming audio interfaces, smart home device integration, and social media bots. By creating efficient Python APIs, I've enabled seamless interactions with popular platforms such as CPanel, CentovaCast, and smart home devices, augmenting functionality and streamlining workflows.
Linux Guru and Command-Line Maestro
My expertise in Linux dates back to the early 2000s when I ventured into the realm of web servers. Today, I rely on Linux as my primary operating system, both on my desktop and laptop, creating command-line applications and fostering a seamless development environment. I effectively oversee the smooth operation and security of in-house Linux Debian servers, remote CentOS VPS web servers, DigitalOcean Droplets, as well as Amazon S3 and Cloud Front services.
I have transitioned away from relying on managed server solutions, choosing instead to personally oversee the management of the servers I utilize. In the process of setting up and maintaining these servers, I take a thorough approach to ensure that they are not only secure but also finely tuned for optimal performance and fortified with robust redundancy measures.
Each server I deploy is painstakingly crafted from scratch to bolster its security, maximize its speed, and guarantee continuous availability. To achieve these goals, I have implemented a comprehensive range of protective measures. This includes a robust DDoS mitigation system to ward off potential attacks, a multi-layered firewall setup to safeguard against intrusion, and advanced virus and malware protection to shield against online threats. Additionally, I've integrated dedicated anti-spam protection to maintain the integrity of communications on these servers.
To further enhance server performance, I've harnessed the capabilities of Varnish and HTTP/2. By incorporating Varnish, I've streamlined content delivery, resulting in quicker load times and a smoother user experience overall. Meanwhile, the use of HTTP/2, with its multiplexing and compression features, optimizes data transfer efficiency, ensuring that the servers perform at peak speed and responsiveness. This approach to server management guarantees the security and efficiency of the infrastructure I rely on, providing users with a secure, seamless, and reliable experience.
Empowering Your Journey in Tech
At JMooreWV.com, I aim to empower individuals like you in your technological endeavors. Whether you're a beginner seeking to learn the fundamentals or a seasoned professional hungry for advanced insights, this platform will guide you. Join me on this exhilarating journey as we unlock the full potential of technology together.
Connect with Me
Don't hesitate to reach out and connect with me. Feel free to engage, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Together, we'll continue to expand our technological horizons.
Let's embark on this incredible tech adventure together!
