Cap10.tech

Your Logbook for Personal and Collective Empowerment

Welcome to Your Journey of Mastery

Hello, and welcome to Cap10.tech — your trusted resource for developing essential operational and software engineering skills. I'll be your Cap10; I am Bill, with over 25 years of experience in our ever growing and developing digital realm, I've dedicated my career to uncovering the tools and techniques that empower you to transform challenges into opportunities.

At Cap10.tech, we believe every log entry is more than just a note—it’s a blueprint for building your skills and unlocking your inner power. By documenting your experiences, reviewing your progress, and iterating on your process, you develop not only personal strength but also a foundation for team excellence.

Explore Our Resources

Forge Your Path: Resources for Growth

Whether you're just beginning your journey or are a seasoned professional refining your skills, our resources are designed to help you unlock your potential and build lasting power:

Cap10's Logbooking

Logbooking is the practice of capturing every insight, setback, and breakthrough as you work toward mastery. Each entry serves as a vital checkpoint on your path to growth, helping you reflect, iterate, and transform your skills into real power.

Visit Cap10's Logbooking

Cap10Typez: Enhance Your Efficiency

Challenge yourself with Cap10Typez—a free typing program designed for coding and command-line operations. Sharpen your skills and boost your efficiency as you master the commands that empower you to work smarter and faster.

Try Cap10Typez Now

Foundational Skills for the Modern Computer User

Discover Foundational Skills for the Modern Computer User—a practical guide to mastering the command-line tools that drive efficiency in today's digital world.

Whether you’re managing vast datasets, troubleshooting critical systems, or automating routine tasks, this book offers clear, actionable instructions to:

  • Master the basics of Linux and command-line navigation
  • Conquer VIM and other text editors with precision
  • Extract critical information quickly with grep
  • Transform and manipulate data on the fly using sed, jq, and yq
  • Automate workflows with bash scripting

Build your ultimate cheat sheet for command-line mastery and empower your future success.

Get the Book

Want to Connect?

Have a question, idea, or just want to discuss how to harness the power of your logbook for personal growth? I'm here to help you unlock your potential and drive collective success.

Contact Cap10Bill

***COMING SOON***: Advanced Lesson Plans for Skill Mastery

Our upcoming lesson plans will provide structured learning paths for tools like VIM, Grep, jq, and yq. With guided walkthroughs and practical exercises, you'll develop mastery and unlock new levels of internal power.

Testimonials

Scott Piker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Bill at two companies now... Bill is by far the most enthusiastic, passionate, and genuinely curious engineer I have ever worked with... His enthusiasm is infectious and he promotes a culture of continuous growth, knowledge sharing, and improvement."

— Scott Piker, Senior Software Engineering Manager at Tebra

Beatriz González

"I worked with Bill at Tebra for more than 4 years... He's one of the most talented engineers I've ever met, on all fronts, he was amazing as an architect, documenter, technical leader, project manager, people motivator, mentor... Any company would be lucky to have him."

— Beatriz González, Software Development Manager and Scrum Master at Kareo

James Gwaltney

"William (Bill) Nortman was a great guy to know at VMware... He always took extra time... to explain things... I learned a lot from him not just the technical side, but also how he worked with the larger customers... I would highly recommend that you put Bill on your short list..."

— James "Trey" Gwaltney III, Executive-Level Operations & Business Development Leader

Richard Barr

"I met Bill while I was at JP Morgan Chase... Bill was our go-to guy when we met challenges during the build. Bill is extremely talented on all fronts—technical, leadership, project management, etc. Simply put, he is one of the most talented guys I have ever met."

— Richard Barr, Lead Systems Programmer Analyst at Memorial Hermann

See All Testimonials