Aspiring System Administrator

Applying knowledge through practical experience.

Well hello there! Glad you could make it. My name is Matt and I spend much of my time studying Information Technology. I thoroughly enjoy tinkering with homelabs and exploring various operating systems using virtual machines. If you are interested in learning more about the technologies I have had the pleasure of experiencing, you have come to the right place. Welcome to my portfolio!

What I’m working on

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Active Directory DC LAB

In this Windows Server 2022 home lab utilizing Virtualbox VMs, I implemented and configured the following; Active Directory Domain Services Domain Controller DNS NAT DHCP Server Group Policy PowerShell Script NTP Server   The screenshot below shows the ipconfig command results for the CLIENT (left) and the Server (right), along...

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pfSense LAB

pfSense firewall lab in progress

Projects

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Data Recovery LAB

In this lab I performed a quick format on a USB storage device and successfully recovered the deleted files using the PhotoRec application. My initial attempt to undelete the files with the TestDisk application was unsuccessful as the files were not recognized by TestDisk. However, the companion app PhotoRec was...

Experience

Customer Availability Program
WalMart, CAP 2 Associate
Caro, MI | September, 2018 - January, 1970

Working as a CAP 2 associate my time is split between unloading trucks, organizing freight, and focusing on customer assistance while stocking merchandise.

Inventory Specialist
Best Buy, Inventory Specialist
Flint, MI | November, 2016 - September, 2018

Played a large role in merchandising the department through movement of product on and off of the sales floor. Was also cross trained in Customer Service and processing orders for customers.

Certifications

Badges & Skills

Education

AS Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University January, 2022 - October, 2023

Learned to solve fundamental information technology problems and identify current and emerging tools to meet both technical specs and organizational goals. Graduated with 3.9 GPA

B.S. Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University January, 2024 - August, 2025

Currently enrolled in online classes. Estimated completion date is 8/24/2025