PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Linux systems administrator with extensive hands-on experience managing complex home lab infrastructure, including virtualization, containerization, and AI/ML systems. Skilled in designing and implementing multi-server solutions, network management, and automated systems. Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining high-availability services including Plex media servers, web hosting, and AI model deployment. Currently pursuing Network+ certification and advancing cybersecurity expertise through continued education.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Systems & Infrastructure
- Virtualization: Proxmox, VMware ESXi, Type 1 & 2 hypervisors
- Operating Systems: Ubuntu Linux (primary), MacOS, Windows
- Container Management: Docker, CasaOS
- Web Services: NGINX, WordPress, Proxy Management
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Deployment
- Media Services: Plex, Audiobookshelf
Network & Security
- Network Design & Implementation
- MQTT Protocol Implementation
- Artificial Intelligence Server Load Distribution
- VPN Configuration
- Network Security (IPS/IDS) Configuration
- Port Forwarding & Network Access Control
- Backup Management
Development
- Languages: Python (Advanced)
- Signal-CLI Integration
- Infrastructure as Code
- API Integration
- Automation Scripting
Hardware
- Custom Tower Server Building & Management
- Mobile Device Repair (Android/iOS)
- Hardware Diagnostics & Repair
- Computer Assembly & Troubleshooting
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
Home Infrastructure Administrator
- Design and maintain high-performance computing cluster (NVIDIA 3090/3080 GPUs, 128GB RAM)
- Implement distributed AI processing system using MQTT for cross-server communication
- Manage virtualized environments using Proxmox
- Deploy and maintain local LLM models including Llama 3.2 and Mistral-Nemo
- Design and maintain family-wide Plex media server with high availability
- Implement comprehensive backup and monitoring solutions
Signal AI Integration Project
- Developed multi-server AI communication system using signal-cli and MQTT
- Created load distribution system for managing multiple user accounts
- Implemented fault-tolerant message handling
- Integrated with Ollama for local AI model inference
- Designed modular architecture for scalable deployment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Repair Technician, Versatile Mobile Systems (Barcoding Inc.) Woodinville, WA | October 2023 – June 2024
- Provisioned laptops and mobile devices for various organizations
- Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting on mobile devices
- Repaired and reprovisioned thermal printers in fast-paced environments
- Coordinated with sales team and clients to resolve technical issues
- Maintained detailed documentation of repair procedures
Sales Associate, Pedego Electric Bikes Seattle & Redmond, WA | July 2020 – September 2023
- Managed inventory systems and facilitated product ordering
- Conducted periodic inventory audits
- Provided technical product guidance to customers
Front of House Hospitality, Shake Shack Kirkland | August 2019 – April 2020
- Greeted customers and assisted with order taking and payment processing
- Maintained cleanliness of restaurant and assisted with food preparation and service
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Western Governor’s University | April 2023 – Present
- NSA/DHS designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
- Pursuing integrated industry certifications
Associate’s in Computer Security and Network Technology Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Graduated December 2022
- Coursework: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing
- Focus on practical application of security principles
CERTIFICATIONS
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+ (In Progress)
- Network Support Technician
- Advanced Python Programming
- HTML5 Markup