Design, build, and maintain reliable smart home automation with IT‑grade systems thinking.
IT Alchemy is built around infrastructure-first thinking: stable networks, maintainable systems, and automations that keep working after the initial setup buzz fades.
The goal is practical guidance for homeowners and builders who want smart homes that are dependable, understandable, and easy to improve over time.
Experience
15+ years
Systems engineering and network design.
Method
Infrastructure-first
Built for uptime, security, and scale.
Bias
Vendor-agnostic
Recommendations based on reliability.
Goal
Maintainable
Systems that get better over time.
Choose your next step, whether you are learning, building, or asking for expert help.
Guides, videos, and tutorials that demystify platforms and planning.
Explore learning →Curated gear and kits chosen for uptime, compatibility, and reliability.
Browse gear →Consulting for planning, troubleshooting, and architecture review.
Book consulting →Get practical guides, gear recommendations, and system design tips from an IT systems engineer. The free Smart Home Planning Guide is coming soon — subscribers get it first.