Background
I've spent over two decades working with business technology — from enterprise IT infrastructure to hands-on development. I've seen organisations spend fortunes on infrastructure they didn't need, and I've seen startups crippled by trying to run before they could walk.
Strategic Servers exists because I believe Year 1 businesses deserve honest guidance — not upsells to enterprise solutions they can't afford, and not dismissive "just use Wix" advice that leaves them dependent on platforms they don't understand.
I work from a home office in Oxford, UK. I build streaming infrastructure, create educational content, and run my own self-hosted services. Everything I teach here, I use myself.
Experience
🖥️ IT Infrastructure
Enterprise server management, virtualisation, networking, and security across multiple industries
💻 Development
PHP, JavaScript, Python, API integrations, database design, and system automation
🎬 Streaming Tech
OBS optimisation, Apple Silicon encoding, Twitch/Kick API integration, 4K recording workflows
🔧 Self-Hosting
Home server infrastructure, control panels, SSL, DNS, and bandwidth-conscious deployments
"You're starting a business, not raising Series A. Get something live, learn the fundamentals, and focus on actually growing. Enterprise infrastructure is a Year 2 problem — if you're lucky enough to have that problem."
— The Year 1 philosophyRelated Projects
e-businesshosting.com
Mac Streaming Centre of Excellence — Apple Silicon streaming optimisation, Twitch API integration, and the Mac Streaming Masterclass
Mac Streaming Masterclass
Free course covering Metal rendering, VideoToolbox encoding, and dual-output OBS configuration for Apple Silicon
My Life on 2 Wheels
YouTube channel covering fitness, gig work, and tech — regular shorts and long-form content
Why This Matters
I've watched too many people get talked into solutions they don't need. Cloud hosting providers promising "scale" to businesses that get ten visitors a day. Website builders charging monthly fees for something that could run on a Raspberry Pi.
The truth is: if you're working from home, your website can too. Not because home hosting is always the right answer — but because for Year 1, while you're figuring out if this business is even going to work, it's often the most sensible one.
When you outgrow it — when uptime genuinely matters, when you're processing real traffic — you'll know. And you'll have the knowledge to make an informed decision about what comes next.
Get in Touch
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