Intro: Aaron from South Spokane

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Aaron Bull Schaefer

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May 9, 2025, 12:29:45 PMMay 9

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It's awesome to see everyone here! I figured I'd kick things off with a quick introduction...

Name: Aaron (A-A-Ron, if you prefer)

Location: A few miles south of Spokane, WA

Background: Linux systems engineer with 20+ years of IT experience across universities, startups, and open source projects. I've worked across infrastructure, security, and network design, with a particular interest in distributed systems and automation.

Interest in the project: I've been interested in mesh networking since the early cjdns days and I'm excited that LoRa-based networks are finally gaining real grassroots traction. I started the Spokane Mesh Network to help connect people across the Inland Northwest who are working on or curious about this kind of tech.

Current setup or goals: I'm running a few nodes labeled with 🐵🪩 ("Monkeysphere"), named for Dunbar's number and small-group social trust. Next, I plan on experimenting with solar-powered builds and am scouting out new spots to help expand our regional coverage. Lots of fun stuff to learn in the radio realm!