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CAREER, PROJECTS & IDEAS

On the clock.

The things I build. The systems I run. The work behind it all.

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The Origin Story

From Command Blocks
to Command Lines.

I've been the go-to computer guy since I was ten years old, when I built my first PC for my grandmother. Since then, I've gone from modding Minecraft to architecting Active Directory environments and deploying enterprise virtualization.

If you boil down what I enjoy doing, it's a simple mix: I like computers, I like building things, and I like helping people. Enterprise IT is one of the few fields where I get to do all three every single day. I realized early on that I didn't want to build software all day; I wanted to build and secure the heavy infrastructure that everything else runs on.

Today, I'm a Network Administrator at J.F. Ahern Co., leading identity automation and modernizing ITSM infrastructure for over 2,100 users. My background includes managing IT infrastructure across both municipal government and a global defense contractor. I graduated from UCF with my IT degree in May 2026, hold Network+, Security+, and SecAI+ certifications, and I'm currently working toward the Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) to bridge the gap between on-premise hardware and the cloud.

Outside of tech, I'm competitive and love to travel. I recently spent time exploring Portugal and Spain, and when I'm home, I'm usually out on the golf course working on my swing. I also bring that same competitive drive to gaming, at one point reaching a global Top 200 ranking in Brawl Stars.

Interests

Lacrosse
Hiking
Travel
Gaming
Golfing
Quantum Computing
Alto & Soprano Saxophone
LinkedIn ↗GitHub ↗Fond du Lac, WI

The Résumé — Updated 2026

PROVEN IN PRODUCTION.

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3,300+
Enterprise Users Supported
300+
IT Tickets Resolved
1,000+
Active Directory Accounts
8 certs
+ 1 in progress
/01

Network Administrator

CURRENT

J.F. Ahern Co.

June 2026 – Present

  • Architected and executed the enterprise migration from legacy Track-It! to Freshservice ITSM for 2,100+ users, building custom service catalogs, automated ticket routing, and departmental SLAs in collaboration with IT leadership.
  • Developed PowerShell automation scripts for Active Directory identity lifecycles, reducing onboarding provisioning time by 50% and deprovisioning turnaround by 60% across Joiner/Mover/Leaver workflows.
  • Packaged and deployed 60+ custom Win32 applications using Microsoft Intune, configuring silent installation switches and custom detection rules to accelerate modernization away from legacy SCCM.
/02

Information Technology Intern

City of Oconomowoc

June 2025 – May 2026

  • Acted as a primary technical contact for the Police Department and 12+ other municipal departments, ensuring rapid responses for mission-critical hardware, including MDTs, body-worn cameras, CCTV, servers, and firewalls.
  • Configured and troubleshot Unifi wireless networks and Fortinet/FortiGate IPsec VPN solutions, ensuring reliable and secure remote access for ~20 field iPads and GIS-enabled devices.
  • Led the Windows 11 OS migration for 50+ workstations, enforcing TPM and UEFI compliance to meet government security standards, alongside SSD migrations and storage expansions.
/03

Information Technology Intern

Sparton Corporation

October 2025 – April 2026

  • Architected a proof-of-concept Active Directory virtual network to implement on-premises Microsoft Edge data syncing, engineering a secure workaround for GCC High cloud restrictions.
  • Executed Joiner/Mover/Leaver processes for 1,000+ users, including Active Directory provisioning, role changes, and deprovisioning of accounts and applications.
  • Managed YubiKey hardware MFA lifecycle, including assignment, recovery, and secure user support.

Academics & Certs

CompTIA

CompTIA Security+

Feb 2026

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CompTIA

CompTIA Network+

Apr 2026

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CompTIA

CompTIA SecAI+

Apr 2026

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Coursera

Microsoft IT Support Specialist

Apr 2025

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IBM

Practical Introduction to Quantum-Safe Cryptography

May 2025

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IBM

Variational Algorithm Design

May 2025

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IBM

Quantum Business Foundations

May 2025

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IBM

Basics of Quantum Information

May 2025

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Microsoft

Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)

Expected September 2026

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

August 2022 – May 2026 — Orlando, FL

UCF Men’s Lacrosse (MCLA D1)Knight HacksSociety of PC BuildingGameDev KnightsIT Club

Skills & Tools

Cloud & Identity: Active Directory, Microsoft Intune, M365 Administration, Group Policy (GPO), Hardware MFA (YubiKey, Token2), Exchange Online, Defender for Office 365Infrastructure: Windows Server (2016–2022), VMware vSphere & Proxmox VE, Endpoint Deployment, Windows 10/11, Ubuntu Linux, Apache & TomcatAutomation: Docker, PowerShell and Bash, PythonNetworking: Fortinet (FortiGate), VPN (IPsec/SSL), DNS, Network Troubleshooting, Wireshark, UEFI/TPM Security Standards, OpenSSLDevelopment: JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML / CSS, SQL, Git & GitHubProcess & Tools: ManageEngine ServiceDesk, ITIL Framework, Freshservice (ITSM), Spiceworks, Hesk Help Desk, Track-It!

Built & Shipped — 01

Products

Live2026

StatLab

Track stats. Talk trash. Settle it on the leaderboard.

A pickup-sports stat tracker with accounts, league leaderboards, and season history. Google, phone, and email sign-in; built to settle arguments at the gym rather than in a spreadsheet.

Next.jsFirebase AuthFirestoreTypeScript
Open it
In playtest2026

Chain Gain

A football roguelike deckbuilder.

Franchise Edition: run a drive like a Balatro hand. Playbook cards, defensive blinds, vouchers, pack openings and a MyPlayer skill tree, wrapped in a chalkboard-arcade art direction. Balanced against an automated playtest harness rather than by feel.

Simulated runs
1,000
Win rate
38%
Avg yards / play
14
Crashes
0
LÖVE2DLualove.jsGitHub Pages
Play it Source

In Production — 02

Network Administrator

J.F. Ahern Co. — June 2026 – Present — Fond du Lac, WI

  • 01Architected and executed the enterprise migration from legacy Track-It! to Freshservice ITSM for 2,100+ users, building custom service catalogs, automated ticket routing, and departmental SLAs in collaboration with IT leadership.
  • 02Developed PowerShell automation scripts for Active Directory identity lifecycles, reducing onboarding provisioning time by 50% and deprovisioning turnaround by 60% across Joiner/Mover/Leaver workflows.
  • 03Packaged and deployed 60+ custom Win32 applications using Microsoft Intune, configuring silent installation switches and custom detection rules to accelerate modernization away from legacy SCCM.
  • 04Managed multi-layered email security and Exchange Online administration across Abnormal AI, Mimecast, and Defender for Office 365, analyzing threat telemetry, tuning quarantine policies, and configuring granular mailbox and shared delegation permissions.
  • 05Administered on-premises virtual machine environments in VMware vSphere and engaged in CDW threat protection workshops to roadmap future Microsoft 365 E5 security feature utilization.

Infrastructure & Systems — 03

Deployments

01 — Windows 11

Enterprise OS & Hardware Migration

Led the deployment of Windows 11 across 50+ municipal and Police Department workstations. Executed hardware upgrades to high-capacity SSDs, extending device lifecycles and significantly improving read/write performance. Enforced TPM and UEFI compliance to meet strict government network security standards.

Windows 11Hardware UpgradesTPM/UEFI
02 — Ubuntu Linux

Secure Internal Utility Deployment

Architected self-hosted internal utilities by deploying Stirling PDF on an Ubuntu Linux VM (via Apache/Tomcat) and Hesk Help Desk on Windows Server. Configured DNS records and local routing to provide city staff with secure, highly available internal solutions.

Ubuntu LinuxWindows ServerApache/Tomcat
03 — VMware vSphere

Virtual Infrastructure Expansion

Provisioned and configured multiple Windows Virtual Machines within a VMware vSphere enterprise environment to facilitate secure remote access, host critical applications, and streamline municipal services.

VMware vSphereWindows ServerVirtualization
04 — Linux

Home Infrastructure Lab (Raspberry Pi Node)

Deployed Pi-hole for network-wide DNS filtering and telemetry blocking. Configured a lightweight Linux environment with static IPs, DNS routing, and Docker-based containerized services. Monitored and optimized network traffic performance using custom blocklists to improve security.

LinuxDockerPi-hole
05 — Linux

Luhbuntu (Custom Linux Distribution)

Developing a custom Debian-based Linux OS utilizing advanced Bash scripting and tailored system configurations. Focused on optimizing system performance, stripping telemetry, and enhancing usability for high-level system administration workflows.

LinuxDebianBash Scripting
06 — HTML

Interactive 2D Portfolio Game

Created a retro-style interactive portfolio using vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with HTML Canvas for rendering a 2D explorable map. Built character movement (keyboard and optional mobile joystick), object/NPC interactions, and a fishing minigame with real-time tension control. Integrated Firebase Firestore for a persistent online scoreboard and used Formspree for contact form submissions. Designed a responsive UI with pop-up dialogs, joystick toggling, and mobile support via nipple.js.

HTMLCSSJavaScript
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Research

Beyond the Rack.

Are Quantum Computers a Cryptography Pandemic Waiting to Happen?

An exploration of post-quantum cryptography and what Shor's algorithm means for today's public-key infrastructure.

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