About Me

Background

I'm Nicholas Sean Buckingham, born in 1986 in Phoenix, Arizona. I grew up in the Valley with my sister Jennifer, and my parents Bonnie and Philip Buckingham. My mother worked as a pet groomer, while my father was an electrical engineer specializing in design engineering.

Early Inspirations

My passion for technology came from my father, who constantly brought home fascinating new tech—touch screens, DVD readers and burners, and all sorts of cutting-edge devices. His enthusiasm was contagious, and I found myself drawn deeper into the world of technology.

Beyond my father's influence, I was inspired by Disney's creativity and innovation, the collaborative problem-solving of F.I.R.S.T. robotics club, and technologists like Alex Younts, whose work showed me how technical knowledge could be shared and celebrated.

Military Service

When I was 20, I enlisted in the United States Air Force. It was a pivotal time in my life—I had just lost my sister Jennifer, and the Air Force provided structure, purpose, and the opportunity to serve my country while developing my technical skills.

Career

Over the years, I've built a career focused on systems engineering, infrastructure automation, and modern DevOps practices. My experience spans SCCM/MECM deployment and management, software packaging, PowerShell scripting, Kubernetes orchestration, and cloud infrastructure.

I enjoy solving complex technical challenges, automating repetitive tasks, and building reliable systems that just work.

Family

I'm married to Kinga Henryka Buckingham (born 1982), and together we have a wonderful daughter, Nicole, who is now 3 years old. Watching her curiosity and energy reminds me why I fell in love with technology in the first place—the joy of discovery and creation.

This Site

This website is both a portfolio and a playground—a place to showcase projects, document technical explorations, and share what I've learned. If you're curious about how it was built, check out the technical details.