About me

My fascination with technology began at a young age, inspired by building Lego Mindstorm robots, modding my original Xbox, and spending hours tinkering on our home computer. When I got my first iPhone, I eagerly jailbroke it to explore customizations, and by 15, I built my first gaming PC, marking the start of a passion for computers, gaming, and modding. Over the years, I honed my skills by upgrading, building, and selling PCs, gaining hands-on experience in hardware and troubleshooting while working as a Computer Sales Associate at Best Buy during high school.

In college, I explored fields like Mechanical Engineering and Biology but eventually realized my true calling was in IT—a career that had been a constant presence in my life. After immersing myself in self-study and networking with industry professionals, I took a leap, leaving a recruiting job to pursue IT full-time. I landed a role as an IT Support Agent at Fagron, a global pharmaceutical company, and enrolled at Western Governors University (WGU) to earn my Bachelor of Science in IT.

Since then, I have graduated from WGU, completing my Bachelor’s degree while earning certifications that include CompTIA A+, Network+, Project+, and Security+. These certifications, combined with my hands-on experience, have significantly broadened my technical expertise in IT infrastructure, networking, and security. During my studies, I tackled projects that further sharpened my advanced IT skills, including configuring home labs, setting up hypervisors like VMware ESXi, and deploying secure Cloudflare tunnels for remote access to personal servers. Additionally, I have practical experience in Linux system administration, hosting WordPress sites, and managing private game servers, all of which were self-driven projects executed with minimal guidance.

In February 2025, I will be starting my Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, further building on my passion for IT and my commitment to advancing my knowledge and expertise in this critical field.

Today, I’m driven by a passion for learning and problem-solving, working hard to advance my skills and knowledge to excel as an IT professional. I’m actively pursuing opportunities that allow me to apply my education, certifications, and hands-on experience to deliver innovative solutions in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.