Aspiring System Administrator

Applying knowledge through practical experience.

Hi, I am glad you could make it. My name is Matt and I thoroughly enjoy tinkering with homelabs, exploring various technologies in a safe and secure virtualized sandbox environment. I am excited to get my foot in the door of the IT industry and apply what I have learned over the years! If you are interested in my skills and experience, you have come to the right place. Welcome to my portfolio!

What I’m working on

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pfSense LAB

pfSense firewall lab in progress

Projects

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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    

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Spiceworks Cloud Based Help Desk

In this project I familiarized myself with a cloud based help desk ticketing system. -Added tickets -Proritized tickets -Scanned hardware/software Opened/Closed/Reopened tickets -Exported .CSV report file

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PC Build

I am very proud of this project because this PC build was used to complete college and perform homelabs. This is where my love for technology began to become my reality. Researched and planned the project (hardware/software cost and compatibility) Successfully assembled desktop computer, handling electrical components safely and troubleshooting...

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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 1 Associate
Caro, MI | September, 2018 - December, 2025

Working as a CAP 1 associate, my time is split between "VizPick" scanning merchandise using a company provided mobile device, and focusing on customer assistance while stocking merchandise. I also make inventory and shelf cap adjustments as needed.

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. I assisted customers on the sales floor by locating items and providing details of items upon request.

Certifications

Badges & Skills

Education

B.S. Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University January, 2022 - August, 2025

Completion date: 8/24/2025 Cumulative GPA: 3.841 / 4.0 Concentration: Cybersecurity