Why I Rebuilt My Site with Astro
My experience rebuilding my personal portfolio using Astro, and why it's become my go-to framework for content-focused websites.
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Howya, I'm Bernard
Tech enthusiast from Meath, Ireland with a habit of building things. I make websites, wrangle IT systems, and use technology to help people and causes that matter.
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Impact
What I Actually Do
Enterprise IT
Large-scale Microsoft tenant management, identity, security, and governance at public-sector scale.
Web Development
Websites for businesses, parishes, and communities. Simple, fast, and built to last.
Automation
PowerShell, scripting, and workflows. Making computers do the boring bits.
IT Consultancy
Strategic advice for organisations who need clarity, not jargon.
Hardware & Infra
Streaming setups, networking, home automation. Real-world problems.
Writing & Culture
Music writing, fan archives, and local history projects.
Featured Work
Things I've Built
01
Enterprise IT Portfolio
LiveLarge-scale tenant stewardship, not just administration
End-to-end ownership of a large public-sector Microsoft tenant supporting ~3,500 staff and ~70,000 students across 100+ sites.
Microsoft 365Entra IDIntuneAzure
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02
Greenberry
LiveHelping Irish businesses get online
Web development and IT services tailored for small and medium businesses across Ireland.
WordPressReactAzureMicrosoft 365
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Right Now
What I'm Up To
A quick snapshot of my current focus. Updated whenever I remember to.
Working on Parish Core WordPress plugin
Learning Rust (slowly)
Listening to The Cure - Disintegration
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Got a Project in Mind?
I'm always up for a chat about web development, IT problems, or community projects. If you're doing something good and need a hand with the tech side, let's talk.