Hello! I’mDonut— But you can call me Don!

Tech & weather nerd. Photographer. Maker. Occasional trouble-finder.

If you scanned my QR at VCFMW, you found me—welcome!

What I’m into

Broadcast & EAS systems, SDR, Python, VMware, Canon cameras, streaming rigs, retro tech.

Currently

Prepping for VCFMW 2025 in Schaumburg, IL; Slowly working on a 2G/GSM documentary!

Reach out

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Bio

Hey, I'm Donut, but all my friends call me Don! I'm 19, and am a Sophomore in the Meteorology program at Central Michigan University!

I'm the head of Technology & Development at GWES (the Global Weather & EAS Society). My specialty is interfacing with EAS in Python, and I have assisted in many larger projects (ERNDEC, CAR (Central Alert Repository)), and I have also helped with many reverse engineering projects. Sometimes, I earn myself silly titles from these endeavors, and as a result, one of the leading manufacturers in the field refers to me as "Sketchy Don" because of my odd requests!

I'm also a budding photographer/videographer; I shoot Canon, my main camera is an EOS R7, and my secondary is an EOS M50 Mk1. I'm currently in love with my RF-S 10-18mm lens...I love being able to go super wide!

I'm also into sirens! I was a key part of the team that produced the SirenCon 2025 livestream, and I am excited to go back again next year and make it even better! On the side, I also help maintain an active Federal Signal 3T22 in the Kalamazoo County system!

That's about it for now...but if you have any questions don't hesitate to shoot me an email!