Systems engineer and founder building open, scalable infrastructure, cloud platforms, and networks that prioritize simplicity over complexity.

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Owner & Operator

NixLabs Networks

Designed, deployed, and maintained secure network infrastructure, hosting platforms, and Linux-based systems for clients. Automated infrastructure management and operational workflows using Bash, Python, and open-source technologies. Provided technical support, troubleshooting, and systems administration for production server environments.

Technical Specialist

Computer House · Part-time

Diagnosed and repaired customer computers, including hardware failures and software issues. Set up enterprise networks and servers for contract clients, while also handling storefront sales, customer service, and daily shop operations.

IT Support Intern

Metro Nashville Public Schools · Internship

Deployed and configured Windows computers using Windows Deployment Services (WDS). Diagnosed hardware and software problems for staff and students across district facilities, tracked devices, and prepared equipment for technology rollouts.

System Architect

Fyra Labs · Part-time

Designed and maintained the systems architecture behind the company's hosted services. Configured Cloudflare for DNS, traffic routing, and application security, and set up load balancing to keep services available during demand spikes.

Technical Specialist

Computer House Inc · Seasonal

Troubleshot and repaired desktops, laptops, and other computer hardware. Helped customers choose systems, replacement parts, and upgrades, prepared new computers for sale, and supported daily storefront operations.

Software Engineer

Innatical · Part-time

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


2023–2026

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology

Nashville State Community College

Concentration in Systems Administration and Management. Graduated May 2026.


practice

Networking & Systems Administration

Design and maintain business network infrastructure. Administer mail servers, web servers, and databases. Implement security and monitoring.

Desktop Support & Technical Services

End-user support across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Hardware and software troubleshooting, system imaging and deployment, IT asset management.

Programming & Automation Engineering

Automation through scripting and open-source development. Custom tools for operational workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and system monitoring.

Web Development & Frontend Engineering

Web applications with Svelte and Tailwind. Responsive, accessible interfaces for internal tools and client work.

Creative Production & Media Services

Video production, live audio-visual systems, and digital content for broadcast and clients.

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