Hey, I’m Dawson.

I’m a UAB graduate, technology enthusiast, AV systems installer, home automation tinkerer, and Discord bot developer focused on building practical systems that actually solve problems.

About Me

I enjoy working at the intersection of technology, communication, and real-world problem solving. Whether it is AV installs, smart home systems, Discord automation, or academic writing, I like building things that are organized, useful, and reliable.

Education

I studied Political Science and Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, building a strong background in research, writing, public policy, and behavioral science.

Technology

I work with networking, home automation, Linux servers, Discord bots, MySQL databases, NGINX, and AV systems.

Creative Work

I enjoy designing systems, graphics, recruitment tools, websites, and community resources that are clean, professional, and easy to use.

Experience

My experience combines customer service, technical installation, leadership, and digital systems.

Audio & Video Systems

I work with home theaters, alarm systems, networking, Wi-Fi, commercial installs, and customer support for AV and smart technology systems.

Home Assistant & Smart Home Projects

I run Home Assistant, experiment with Zigbee, Thread, Matter, UniFi networking, and custom automations for smart home control.

Discord Bot Development

I have built Discord-based recruitment and HR tools using Node.js, Discord.js, slash commands, MySQL, and automated reminders.

Projects

Here are some of the types of projects I like working on.

SSRP HR System

A Discord bot and database-backed workflow for handling applications, interviews, candidate tracking, and deadline reminders.

Discord.js MySQL Node.js

Home Automation

Smart home control using Home Assistant, UniFi networking, Zigbee devices, Thread/Matter experimentation, and custom dashboards.

Home Assistant UniFi Zigbee

AV & Theater Systems

Designing and installing home theater systems, audio distribution, networking equipment, displays, and low-voltage technology.

AV Networking Low Voltage

Web Development

Building websites and dashboards that connect to databases, APIs, Discord bots, and automation systems.

HTML CSS NGINX

Contact

Want to connect?

You can reach me by email or check out my projects online.