
My interest in technology started when I was a kid, watching my father repair and build computers. What began as curiosity grew into a passion for understanding how technology works and finding ways to make it work better.
Today, I continue building on that foundation through hands-on projects, professional certifications, and real-world experience. Whether I'm working with networking, servers, virtualization, cloud technologies, or automation, I'm always looking for opportunities to challenge myself and keep improving.
I believe in fairness, accountability, and giving credit where it's due. I've always stood by one principle: right is right, even when no one is doing it, and wrong is wrong, even when everyone is doing it.
Those values carry into my professional life, whether I'm working independently, helping someone else, or making decisions that affect a team.
I believe being the best version of yourself means knowing when to lead, when to listen, and when to learn from others. Throughout my career, I've had opportunities to guide teams, solve challenging problems, and learn from people with different backgrounds and experiences.
Nobody knows everything. I don't see asking questions or seeking guidance as a weakness. To me, it's part of becoming better at what you do.
My career hasn't followed just one path. I've worked in sales, customer service, management, software development, web design, and information technology. Each role has taught me something valuable, from understanding people's needs and communicating clearly to taking responsibility and approaching challenges from different angles.
Today, as a Systems Administrator, I bring those experiences together while working with enterprise infrastructure, networking, virtualization, identity management, and automation.
I've always believed some of the best learning happens when you get your hands dirty and figure things out for yourself. Reading documentation and studying concepts are important, but putting that knowledge into practice is where everything starts coming together.
That's one reason I've spent so much time building and expanding my own homelab. It gives me a place to experiment with servers, networking, security, cloud technologies, and automation, make mistakes, troubleshoot problems, and learn from the process.
I also believe knowledge is meant to be shared. Whether I'm documenting a project, creating a step-by-step guide, or helping someone through a technical challenge, I enjoy passing along what I've learned. For me, learning doesn't stop when I earn a certification or finish a project. There's always something new to explore.
Have a project, technical question, or want to discuss how I can help? Feel free to reach out or schedule a consultation.
Step-by-step resources from projects and technologies I've worked with.
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Hours of learning
Projects Completed
Credentials Earned
Technical expertise built through professional experience, hands-on projects, and continuous learning.
Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux servers, along with virtual environments built on VMware and Proxmox. I focus on keeping systems reliable, organized, and performing as expected.
Work with routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network troubleshooting. I take a practical approach to secure configurations, connectivity, and solving problems when things do not work as they should.
Support Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Microsoft Entra ID environments, including user access, identity management, cloud infrastructure, and application integrations.
Use PowerShell and repeatable workflows to streamline updates, routine administration, and maintenance. My goal is to reduce manual work, improve consistency, and make systems easier to manage.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, operating systems, and mobile devices. I focus on identifying the root cause, explaining the solution clearly, and helping people get back to what they need to do.
Help individuals and teams evaluate technology choices, plan improvements, and work through technical challenges. I believe the best solution is one that fits the people and the environment using it.
A look at the professional experience, education, and technical skills I've developed across enterprise IT, networking, and hands-on projects.
My career in infrastructure, networking, and team leadership.
Orion Financial
Enterprise systems administration, infrastructure modernization, identity management, and operational automation.
FishbytePCs
All in 1 Wireless
Progressed from Sales Representative to Assistant Store Manager and Store Manager.
Academic foundations and continuing technical education.
University of Mississippi
Management Information Systems
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Management Information Systems
Tech901
Professional development coursework
Delta Technical College
Also earned R410A Refrigeration Certification
Tools and technologies I've worked with through professional roles and personal lab projects.
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