About Me
I am a UCF Information Technology student with a Secure Computing and Networking minor, focused on entry-level IT support, network support, systems administration, and security-minded technical work.
I was born and raised in Florida and have always been interested in understanding how systems work underneath the surface. That curiosity led me toward information technology because modern organizations depend on systems that are configured correctly, maintained carefully, documented clearly, and secured properly.
During my senior year of high school, I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. My experience as an All-Source Intelligence Analyst and Ground Sensor Operator shaped the way I approach technical work: stay disciplined, verify information, communicate clearly, maintain accurate records, and remain dependable when details matter.
At UCF, I chose Information Technology because I wanted a practical, hands-on path into technical work. I enjoy projects where I can build something real, test it, troubleshoot problems, document the process, and improve the final result. My portfolio includes Cisco Packet Tracer network designs, a laptop-based Ubuntu Server/NAS homelab, Java programming projects, and Project Hines, a long-term WWII flight logbook digitization project.
I am currently building toward roles in IT support, desktop support, network support, junior systems administration, and security-focused operations. Long term, I want to grow into technical roles where troubleshooting, infrastructure, networking, documentation, and steady execution are central to the work.
I work best when I can approach a problem methodically: identify the goal, break the system into parts, verify assumptions, test each layer, and document the final solution so someone else can understand and repeat the process.
That mindset shows up in my networking labs, Linux server work, troubleshooting notes, and long-form technical projects.
Systems: Windows 10/11, Ubuntu Server, Linux basics, macOS support, Windows Server basics
Administration: Active Directory/Entra ID account tasks, Microsoft 365 basics, user/group concepts, remote support
Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, ACLs, VPN, NAT, Wi-Fi troubleshooting, LAN/WAN fundamentals
Security: MFA, least privilege, BitLocker concepts, SIEM/IDS/IPS concepts, vulnerability management fundamentals
Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, Event Viewer, PowerShell basics, Quick Assist, AnyDesk, Excel, Git
Homelab: Ubuntu Server, Samba file sharing, Webmin, storage mounts, permissions, and LAN-only firewall rules
Programming: Java, Python, C, SQL
I am continuing to strengthen my networking, Linux, Microsoft administration, and cybersecurity fundamentals while preparing for CompTIA Network+ and Security+. I am especially interested in roles where I can combine structured troubleshooting with hands-on infrastructure and support work.