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
Streaming / Recording Solutions
The studio in action - productions, tutorials and updates
UK Rider Tech
YouTube channel covering EAPCs and e-bike Law, tech and gig work
PW Services
Youtube channel featuring company strategy related videos
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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