Sean Rasch

Sean M Rasch

Project Engineer & Technology Consultant · Sandusky, Ohio

HQ inside Sound Grounds Coffee Shop + Music Cafe

216.401.5693 1030 Cleveland Rd W · Sandusky, OH sean@sunriseconsultants.net

Capabilities at a Glance

Software & Ops
  • Full-Stack: HTML, CSS, JS, Lua & FiveM, Laravel, MySQL, REST, React/Node, Tailwind, e-commerce
  • DevOps: Linux (Debian/Ubuntu), WHM/cPanel, Docker, CI/CD, backups/DR, hardening
  • Networking: VLANs, VPN, firewalls, HA topologies, monitoring/alerts
  • Automation: API integrations, data pipelines, signage/menu/POS hooks
Hardware & Premises
  • Hardware: Schematic/PCB, MCU firmware, bring-ups, harnesses, validation
  • Prototyping: 3D printing, large/small-format vinyl, quick fixtures, small-batch runs
  • Premises & Cabling: low-voltage pathways, racks, patching, PoE layout, labeling
  • Security & Surveillance: IP cams, NVR retention, segmentation, privacy basics
A/V & Highlights
  • On-Site A/V: PA/stage layout, projector/TV zones, mic selection, streaming paths
  • Regulated HW → Market: Class II phototherapy subsystems, V&V, 510(k)-style support
  • E-Commerce Automation: Node/Laravel listing pipelines, stock sync, fulfillment touches
  • Venue as Tech Hub: IoT inventory, digital signage/menus, booking & media systems
HTML/CSS/JS Laravel/React/Node WHM/cPanel Docker VLAN/VPN MCU/PCB A/V + Streaming 3D Printing

Web Portfolio

Sound Grounds Coffee Shop
Sound Grounds Coffee Shop

Tech-forward coffee shop: bookings, signage, inventory, A/V & media stack.

HxEngineering, LLC
HxEngineering, LLC

Consulting, design & prototyping support for embedded controls and product teams.

Trippie Nip Catnip Co.
Trippie Nip Catnip Co.

A small, up-and-coming catnip company.

Package Examples

Prices shown are from rates to help you scope quickly. Final quotes follow a short discovery call.
1) MVP Web App Sprint (Laravel + MySQL)
Best for: internal tools, booking/CRM, small SaaS from $4k · 2–4 wks
  • Auth/roles, 1–3 CRUD models, search/filter, basic reports, REST, deploy
Deliverables: repo, env files, seed data, README/runbook · Add-ons: Stripe/PayPal, React slice, SSO, multi-tenant
2) Website Development & CMS
Best for: business sites, landing pages, portals from $2.5k · 2–4 wks
  • Responsive pages, CMS (Laravel/Statamic/WordPress), forms, basic SEO, analytics, deploy
Deliverables: repo/CMS admin, theme/components, content templates, runbook · Add-ons: e-commerce, migrations, API integrations, performance/SEO pack
3) Server Hardening & HA Essentials (WHM/cPanel + Debian/Ubuntu)
Best for: small shops hosting client sites from $1.5k · 3–7 days
  • Firewall/fail2ban, TLS/HSTS, onsite/offsite backups, alerts, restore test
Deliverables: hardened boxes, backup/restore scripts, DR checklist · Add-ons: monitoring retainer, multi-region failover
4) E-Commerce Automation Booster
Best for: eBay/Shopify sellers, small inventory ops from $2k · 1–3 wks
  • Listing pipeline, bulk import, image prep, price rules, stock sync
Deliverables: scripts + dashboard, secured API keys, SOP · Add-ons: auto-reprice, accounting sync, analytics
5) Digital Signage & IoT Starter (Venue/Café)
Best for: Sound Grounds + similar venues from $1k · 1–2 wks (+ hardware)
  • Playlists, projector/TV zones, menu/price API, VLAN/PoE plan, remote updates
Deliverables: configured players, CMS or repo, wiring map · Add-ons: POS/inventory feed, calendar integration
6) Podcast/Video Studio-in-a-Box
Best for: creators, churches, cafés, small orgs from $2k · 1–2 wks (+ gear)
  • Gear list, mic/cam layout, acoustic plan, OBS scenes, test record, training
Deliverables: wiring diagram, scene profiles, cheat sheets · Add-ons: multi-cam switch, remote guest kit, branding pack
7) Electronics Prototype Jumpstart
Best for: simple MCU devices, sensors, fixtures from $5k · 3–6 wks (+ parts)
  • Schematic/PCB, firmware skeleton, 3D-printed enclosure, bring-up tests
Deliverables: Gerbers/BOM, STLs, firmware repo, test notes · Add-ons: small batch (10–50), compliance pre-check
8) Compliance & Documentation Pre-Flight (Non-legal)
Best for: early regulated/hardware projects from $3k · 2–4 wks
  • Risk matrix template, V&V plan, DHF structure, checklist, gap analysis
Deliverables: doc pack templates, action list, review call · Add-ons: test protocol drafting, MVP QMS basics
9) Observability & Incident Readiness
Best for: anyone with uptime anxiety from $1k · 3–7 days
  • Central logs, metrics/alerts, uptime probes, backup verification, tabletop drill
Deliverables: dashboards, alert policies, recovery SOP · Add-ons: quarterly drills, pager setup, synthetic tests
10) Retro Electronics & Digitization for Venues
Best for: bars/cafés/shops wanting playable nostalgia from $1k · 1–3 wks (+ parts)
  • NES/SNES/C64 refurb, capture/stream path, safe PSUs/cabling, display integration
Deliverables: working units, input selector map, care SOP · Add-ons: themed event kit, vinyl overlays

Hardware/cloud/third-party fees excluded unless stated. Timelines assume typical scope & prompt access. Includes a 30-day defect-fix window for delivered scope (minor fixes; not scope changes).

Contact Information

Full Name
Sean M. Rasch
Email
Phone
216.401.5693
Location
Sandusky, Ohio