Systems engineer specializing in Linux infrastructure, network engineering, cloud platforms, and automation. Based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Experience

Owner & Operator

NixLabs Networks

Designed and maintained client network infrastructure, hosting platforms, and Linux systems. Wrote Bash and Python automation for routine infrastructure work, and supported production servers through monitoring, troubleshooting, and system administration.

Technical Specialist

Computer House · Part-time

Diagnosed and repaired customer computers with hardware and software problems. Configured networks and servers for contract clients, handled storefront sales, and managed daily shop operations.

IT Support Intern

Metro Nashville Public Schools · Internship

Deployed Windows computers with Windows Deployment Services (WDS). Resolved hardware and software problems for staff and students, tracked district devices, and prepared equipment for technology rollouts.

System Architect

Fyra Labs · Part-time

Designed and maintained infrastructure for hosted services. Configured Cloudflare for DNS, traffic routing, and application security, then implemented load balancing to distribute traffic across services.

Technical Specialist

Computer House Inc · Seasonal

Troubleshot and repaired desktops, laptops, and related hardware. Recommended systems, replacement parts, and upgrades to customers, prepared new computers for sale, and supported storefront operations.

Software Engineer

Innatical · Part-time

Built and maintained TypeScript back-end services, APIs, and server-side application features. Diagnosed bugs, reviewed code changes, and tested releases with a remote development team.


Education

2023 - 2026

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology

Nashville State Community College

Concentration in Systems Administration and Management. Graduated May 2026.


Projects

Platform

FOSSbench

An open CPU benchmarking platform for submitting, searching, and comparing results across processors, operating systems, and compilers.

Open source

Wayviewer

A lightweight VNC viewer for Wayland, written in C++ with SDL2 and libvncclient. Includes command-line options and a graphical connection launcher.

Open source

ipinfo

A Go command-line application for looking up and displaying IP address information.

Infrastructure

Wii-Linux

Provide hosted compute and infrastructure sponsorship through NixLabs for the modern Wii-Linux project, with occasional contributions to project work.

Website

NixLabs Networks

Designed and built the company website for NixLabs Networks, covering its managed IT, helpdesk, hosting, and infrastructure services.

Website

Simple Logic IT Solutions

Designed and built the service website for Simple Logic IT Solutions, including its managed IT, on-site support, service areas, and client portal access.


Core competencies

Network and systems administration

Design and maintain business networks, Linux servers, mail systems, web servers, and databases. Configure monitoring, backups, and access controls.

IT support and endpoint management

Support Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints. Diagnose hardware and software problems, deploy system images, and maintain device inventories.

Software development and automation

Write scripts and internal tools for operational workflows, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure management, and system monitoring.

Web application development

Build responsive, accessible web applications and internal tools with TypeScript, Svelte, and Tailwind CSS.

Media systems and production

Operate live audiovisual systems and produce video and digital content for broadcast and client work.

Technical skills

  • Linux
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Bash
  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • Svelte
  • Tailwind CSS
  • NGINX
  • Cisco
  • Ubiquiti
  • Juniper
  • Aruba
  • MikroTik
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • VLANs
  • VPNs
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Proxmox
  • VMware
  • Hyper-V
  • KVM
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Cloudflare
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • GitHub Actions
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus
  • Zabbix
  • pfSense
  • OPNsense
  • Google Workspace