• Pi-Hole Network-Wide Ad Blocker

  • Tech Stack: Raspberry Pi, Docker, Bash
  • Blocked 10M+ ads/month across a 10+ device network using DNS-level filtering.
  • Enhanced privacy & reduced bandwidth usage by 40%.

• Secure Disk Sanitization Tool

  • Wiped 500+ drives to meet strict data compliance standards.
  • Automated workflows with PowerShell, cutting manual effort by 70%.

• Adventure RPG Game (GUI)
  • Developed a 1K+ line combat-driven RPG with Tkinter.
  • Features: Inventory system, enemy AI, and dynamic stat tracking.
• Bagels (Deductive Logic Game)
• Adventure Game (Text-Based)
• Other Projects: Restaurant Bill Calculator, Circles, Exception Calculator, Rectangles, Distance Traveled, Triangle

• Enterprise Server Maintenance Toolkit
  • Automated patching/reboots for 100+ servers, ensuring 99.9% uptime.
  • Integrated with LogicMonitor for real-time health checks.
• VSS Writer Monitor
  • Reduced backup errors by 90% by automatically restarting stalled VSS services.
  • Deployed across 50+ VMware VMs.
  • Simple Scripts

• Work across multiple IT environments
• Reset user passwords, assign permissions, create new users, use Active Directory to configure GPOs and user permissions.
• Use Windows Server and Microsoft Desktop OS to troubleshoot server issues that occur.
• Setup of new laptops/PCs and install/upgrade of standard software applications
• Provide Level 2 Help Desk Support
• Install new software releases, system upgrades, patches, etc.
• Create DHCP scope to propagate IP addresses to users.
• Work directly with Sales to work on complex design for customer presentations
• Travel to customer sites
• Use screenconnect to remote into users computers and servers.
• Use the Connectwise ticketing system
• Perform event log analysis to identify the scope of the incident, alert, or problem.
• Respond to compromised accounts, computers, and emails.
• Utilize Sentinel One to manage the security of endpoints and networks
• automating tasks within infrastructure to ensure a better customer experience
• Microsoft Active Directory, O365, and SharePoint
• Networking – Configuring/troubleshooting/deploying (SonicWall/Ruckus/Cisco/Unifi)
• Familiarity with Networking protocols (DHCP, DNS, VLANS)
• Windows Server 2012 and up and Windows 7 and up
• VMWare and Hyper-V
• Powershell scripting to troubleshoot and gain system information

• Utilized Linux for daily data access and troubleshooting simulations and training aids.
• Assisted a team of 13 in configuring and troubleshooting a VOIP server.

• Monitored network security and ensured adherence to information security policies.
• Troubleshot Cisco routers and switches to maintain uninterrupted internet access for 5 endpoints.
• Developed a tracking system using Excel and Microsoft Teams to improve resource allocation, saving 267 hours of labor.

• Directed high-volume operations, ensuring exceptional service and operational efficiency.
• Increased monthly revenue by $13,500 through strategic cost control and profitability enhancement.
• Maintained high customer satisfaction by resolving 150 customer concerns promptly.

💻 Networking & Security: Cisco Switching, Routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), QoS, Firewalls, VLANs, IDS/IPS, MPLS, VPNs, VoIP
🔹 Systems Administration: Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V, VMware, PowerShell
📡 Cloud & Virtualization: Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Azure Fundamentals
🐧 Linux: CLI, Automation, Troubleshooting
🔍 Monitoring & Automation: LogicMonitor, SentinelOne, ConnectWise, ScreenConnect

• 🖧 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (2024)
• 🔍 Cisco CyberOps Associate (2024)
• 🔐 CompTIA Security+ (2023)
• 📡 CompTIA Network+ (2023)

• ☁️ AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) (2024)
• 🌩️ CompTIA Cloud+ (2024)

• 🎯 Google IT Support Professional (2023)
• 🛡️ Google Cybersecurity Professional Course (2023)
• 🖥️ LPI Linux Essentials (2023)

• 🏅 PCI Certified in Python Programming (2024)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Central Arkansas, May 2021

• Major: Psychology
• Minor: Military Science

Cybersecurity-Artificial Intelligence Certificate

• Purdue Northwest University/Ivytech, Present
• Focus of study: Cybersecurity and AI

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✅ Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in networking, cybersecurity, scripting, and automation.
✅ Problem-Solving Mindset: Proven ability to diagnose & resolve complex IT issues across various environments.
✅ Leadership & Military Discipline: Experience managing high-stakes projects under pressure.
✅ Continuous Learning: Actively pursuing new certifications and projects to stay ahead in IT.