Cloud Certs & Development

Completed AZ-204 and AZ-400 Azure certifications. Shared 350-question prep sets on GitHub. Integrated Azure API Management into the WTF Model project to improve backend abstraction and security. APIM now manages Azure Functions with proper CORS and auth headers.
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Foreign IP in Development

Began IP compliance work for Steam release by recreating ~80 assets using AI, documenting all third-party licenses in a summary and licences.json. Added in-app disclaimers and an IP request form with file upload and reCAPTCHA. All measures now integrated into the app.
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Network Optimization

Upgraded to a modern Intel x64 workstation for AI and video work. Reorganized network: WiFi split by band, OpenWRT set to AP mode, 19" rack now runs DNS, Pi-hole, Chrony, and SMB. Parsec enables single-monitor remote access. Setup is faster, cleaner, and ad-free network-wide.
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Interface Streamlining

Streamlined the interface with a new JSON config for colorization and sorting, added hover glow effects, hotkey-based UI toggling, and reworked layout elements. Submitted a Steam Review Guide; awaiting next steps after Steam’s request for full third-party asset documentation.
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Discourse Forum via Azure IaaS

Launched a Discourse-based forum at forum.wtf-model.com for WTF Model discussions. Used Bitnami image on Azure and a custom .NET8 app to auto-post entries via API. Handled image merging, metadata, and rate limits. OAuth 2.0 login enabled; all content now accessible.
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