IoT microcontrollers
ESP32 Telemetry Rigs
Low-power sensor arrays that monitor ambient conditions, soil moisture, and power usage, with live MQTT dashboard feeds.
C++ / MicroPythonHardware lab
Makerspace & personal hub · South Austin, TX
Oscar Juarez
Builder, software engineer & hands-on tinkerer
This is my workshop and digital backyard. You'll find microcontroller builds, a home theater setup, BBQ fabrication, writing, and whatever hobby has my attention lately.
- 20+years in software
- ∞side projects
- 1offset smoker (so far)
Builds & hardware
Projects & workshop lab
AV engineering
Custom ALR Theater Setup
An ambient-light-rejecting (ALR) ultra-short-throw projector setup, paired with multi-channel acoustic calibration.
Acoustics & visualHome theater
Metalwork
Offset Smoker Fabrication
A heavy-gauge steel offset smoker, built from scratch and tuned for draft, airflow control, and Texas-style low-and-slow cooking.
Welding & draftingDIY pitmaster
Thoughts & perspectives
Writing & tech insights
Notes on SDET practice, AI-assisted quality engineering, and automation architecture.
Hashnode
AI-Augmented Test Automation: Scaling Quality Without Flakiness
Practical ways to bring LLM agents into test-suite validation and self-healing selectors in modern CI pipelines.
Read on Hashnode LinkedInBuilding Resilient Quality Engineering Infrastructure Over Two Decades
Lessons from shifting testing left, standardizing microservice contract tests, and building automation cultures that scale.
Read on LinkedInOff-screen interests
Hobbies & personal crafts
Where engineering logic meets craftsmanship and a good life.
Sourdough baking
Natural fermentation, high-hydration starters, and wood-fired crust experiments.
Strength & lifting
Barbell training, powerlifting programming, and staying strong for the long haul.
GATRRS radio scanning
Monitoring Central Texas trunked radio, SDR experiments, and RF emergency telemetry.
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Let's connect
Want to swap ESP32 builds, compare smoker mods, or collaborate on something? Reach out.
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