Technology. Business. Theology.
MIS student, technologist, entrepreneur, builder, and writer Interested in computers, business, infrastructure, and Christian theology.
I build computers, run a homelab, create websites, operate businesses, and write about what I learn.
Based in California · Studying MIS at Sacramento State · Building things on the side
About
I'm Taylor Rowe, an MIS student with a deep interest in how technology, business, and Christian theology intersect. I learn best by doing, so most of my projects started as experiments and grew into real businesses and systems.
I have built and sold custom gaming PCs, refurbished hardware, created websites, configured Linux servers, deployed Docker services, and built a self-hosted homelab from scratch. I also study Christian theology, apologetics, philosophy, biblical studies, and church history — and I write about all of it on my blog.
I enjoy understanding how things work, solving problems, and turning ideas into something practical. Whether it's a computer build, a business, or a piece of writing, the same curiosity drives all of it.
I like building and breaking systems, then rebuilding them better.
I have started, run, and learned from multiple side businesses.
I study the Christian faith and the reasons behind it.
Different subjects. Same curiosity.
Businesses
Two projects I've built from the ground up — one in technology and hardware, the other in fitness content and coaching.
Technology · Hardware · E-Commerce
My computer business focused on building, refurbishing, troubleshooting, and selling gaming PCs.
I source hardware, test and refurbish systems, build custom PCs, consult with customers, manage inventory, and handle shipping end-to-end.
Fitness · Content · Coaching
A fitness-focused content and coaching business built around training, nutrition, physique development, and practical fitness education.
I create training content, write programs, coach clients one-on-one, and manage a growing audience across platforms.
What I learned
My Work / Sites
Websites, systems, and other things I've built.
Blog · Personal Site · Chats
My personal blog is the home for everything I make and write. It covers technology, theology, homelabbing, Linux, networking, books, productivity, business, and other things I'm learning. I also publish short chats and quick podcasts — informal conversations and reflections on what I'm studying, building, and thinking through. Click here to view all of my projects and writing in one place.
Website · Christian Theology
A Christian theology and apologetics website focused on making theological, philosophical, biblical, and historical topics easier to study.
Website · PC Building
Seven PC-building mentors in one place: compatibility checks, tailored build quotes, troubleshooting workflows, ranked upgrade plans, multi-category rig scoring, component comparisons, and jargon-free articles. Every answer explains the reason, not just the result.
Infrastructure · Technical Project
A self-hosted environment I built for convenience, learning, avoiding unnecessary subscriptions, gaining real-world IT experience, and exploring new technologies. It runs everything from media services to personal backups, all on hardware I own and control.
Why I built it
Server
Storage
TrueNAS SCALE virtual machine with HBA passthrough.
3 × 4 TB drives in a RAIDZ1 ZFS pool (single-parity, similar to RAID 5) · NFS / SMB
Applications
Debian VM (12 cores, 16 GB RAM, 64 GB virtual disk) running Docker and Docker Compose.
Network
vmbr0 (Linux bridge on Proxmox)
Per-stack Docker bridge networks for Jellyfin, Sonarr, Radarr, Immich, Calibre, CouchDB, Cloudflare, Tailscale, etc.
Backups
Proxmox Backup Server for VM backups
TrueNAS off-site backup strategy and improved startup behavior after power loss
Public access
Cloudflare Tunnel (cloudflared) for public-facing services
Private access
Tailscale for secure private remote access
Learning infrastructure by running it myself.
Experience
A concise look at my work so far.
Owner & Computer Technician
Manteca, CA
Built and run a computer hardware business from scratch, handling everything from sourcing and builds to customer service and logistics.
Online Fitness Coach and Content Creator
Manteca, CA
Created a fitness brand and coaching practice, growing an audience and working directly with clients through custom programs and ongoing support.
E-Commerce Store Owner
Manteca, CA
Ran a small online resale business, learning sourcing, pricing, listings, fulfillment, and customer service.
Education
Business Administration – Management Information Systems
Skills
Contact
Want to get in touch? I'm open to conversations about technology, business, theology, or new opportunities.
I usually respond within a few days.