About Me

Hi, I’m Don — founder of NexPhase Innovations LLC.

With a Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Science (GIS) and a minor in Communications from The Ohio State University, I’ve always thrived where technology meets real-world problem solving.

Over the years, I’ve built, repaired, and diagnosed countless systems — from custom PCs and game consoles to business workstations and home networks. My hands-on experience is backed by my biggest asset: research. If there's a better, faster, or more efficient way to solve something — I’ll find it.

I also spent years managing operations at my family's business, handling everything from paperwork and inventory to accounting and vendor communication; That’s where I learned the importance of clear systems, reliable tech, and organized workflows.

At NexPhase, I combine that business sense with technical expertise to help individuals and small businesses:

  • Build smarter systems

  • Solve frustrating tech issues

  • Make tech easier to understand

  • Stay efficient, secure, and scalable

"I bridge the gap between complex technology and everyday users — so you don’t just use your tech... you understand it."

Let’s work together to take your systems — and your business — to the next phase.

Projects Over the Years & Notable WINS

Security Camera Installations
Designed and installed complete surveillance systems for homes and businesses. This includes multi-camera networks, motion-triggered alerts, remote/mobile access setup, and network integration — requiring both hardware knowledge and system-level configuration.

Gaming Emulator Systems (Raspberry Pi Builds)
Built fully functional retro gaming systems using Raspberry Pi hardware. This involved hardware assembly, OS image installation, emulator configuration, controller mapping, and user interface optimization.

3D Printing Projects
Created functional and aesthetic custom objects such as bottle toppers, stencils, and toys. Required 3D modeling preparation, slicing software use, filament/material selection, and printer calibration.

TV & Radio Equipment Repairs
Diagnosed and repaired hardware issues including power supply failures and board-level faults in consumer electronics. Required circuit familiarity, component testing, and replacement skills.

Drone Configuration & Operations
Set up consumer drones, including firmware updates, calibration procedures, and field testing. Ensured proper sync between hardware, remote, and mobile app systems.

Software Installations & Driver Integration
Handled installation of operating systems, drivers, and essential software to ensure optimal device performance and compatibility — often requiring device-specific troubleshooting.

Light Coding & Development
Completed basic HTML5 and Java tasks such as page layout or utility scripting. These projects were focused on simplicity, functionality, and ease of deployment.

  • Troubleshooted and resolved hardware and software issues on desktop computers, laptops, and gaming consoles, including error codes, performance issues, and system crashes

  • Built over 20 custom PCs for gaming, work-from-home, and creators

  • Recovered irreplaceable files for clients with failed HDDs

  • Configured multiple Raspberry Pi systems for emulation and streaming

  • Installed 10+ home security systems with camera/mobile sync

  • Repaired multiple game consoles and TVs others had given up on

  • Built bootleg streaming systems and optimized Firestick UI/UX

  • Successfully guided small business owners through software upgrades

  • Created small automation tools and templates for business efficiency

Choose Me

Choose Me

I don’t just fix tech — I improve systems.

I combine deep research ability with hands-on skills.

I bridge the gap between highly technical solutions and everyday users or even the user who don’t know anything — I’m here to effectively translating complex ideas into clear, actionable steps.

I speak both technology and business — ensuring clients understand their systems, not just use them!

I treat every problem like a puzzle worth solving — and I deliver clear, documented results.