Aspiring Systems & Network Administrator

Certified by Google, CompTIA, and Cisco

I am Joe, a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual with a strong interest in networking, systems, and cybersecurity. As a medical professional, I am known for my hard work, curiosity, and dedication to improving my skills and knowledge. I am always willing to take on new challenges and learn new things.

What I’m working on

PC Hardware Upgrades/Support

SizzlinNetworks is open for business for your computer hardware needs. In the age of remote and hybrid work, it is more important than ever to be reliably connected and efficient. Clients should not have to resort to using their valuable work or personal time troubleshooting problems with your hardware. I...

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Single Board Computer (RasPi- like) as a Server

Although procrastinated for far too long due to the pandemic-related chip shortage, I have a Single Board Computer on the ARM architecture to host future projects with power consumption in mind. Some projects on that are on standalone traditional hardware, or visualized on such hardware, may be transitioned to Raspberry...

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Self-Hosted Monitoring Tools

I'm pretty excited about this one. Using the Uptime Kuma project on GitHub, along with utilization of docker containers on a local Raspberry Pi, and custom configuration file changes. I have now been able to accomplish Enterprise Grade device and service monitoring using different methods, like ICMP Pings, HTTP CRUD...

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Docker Containers

Obviously virtual machines are cool and allow professionals and enthusiasts, like myself, to get the most efficiency from their hardware. Containers take the concept of virtualization one step further to visualize and add portability to applications rather than entire operating systems. Some of the other projects listed on this site...

Projects

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WireGuard VPN

Creation of an on-prem machine that provides the security and comfort of home internet from anywhere. Utilization of private/public key pairs and 2FA to allow myself secure remote access to home lab machines while reducing LAN exposure to the public internet. Use of automatic security updates via CronJob GUI avoided...

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Nextcloud Host Server

Took control of my own data by creating a Nextcloud on-prem server to host tasks, contacts, and photos. Other devices are connected via client software to automatically synchronize with the home server. Use of logging and monitoring tools along with file access control. Server is currently deployed, but experimenting further...

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Proxmox Virtual Machine Server

Deploy Virtual Machines to experiment with a variety of different operating systems and containers that reside on their own VLAN. Used to deploy multiple servers on one piece of bare metal hardware. Each server or container provides a cost effective way to deploy a number of other home lab projects....

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WordPress

This website was created using WordPress. Theming used to assist with front-end presentation. Simple html and css tweeking done to improve functionality

Certifications

Experience

IT Consultant
Sizzlin Networks,
| September, 2009 - Present

  • Assisting members of the community with their devices
  • Deploy virtual machines and containers for remote access using RDP, VNC, or SSH
  • Configure firewalls with IP tables, UFW, and Windows Defender
  • Service provided in university and home settings.
  • Experience supporting Windows, macOS, and linux desktop environments
  • Telephone and remote support when not on-site

Certified Orthotist & Prosthetist
Clinic,
| August, 2017 - Present

  • End user experience with electric health records for use in clinical documentation and justification of billable events.
  • Order and manage inventory, shipping, and receiving while working within budget constraints and cost reduction.
  • Works closely outside medical professionals and business partners to resolve issues and meet deadlines while mindful of policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong problem solving skills developed under high stress situations in a clinical setting
  • Participation in team’s rotating on-call schedule

Education

University Of Hartford
MS Prosthetics and Orthotics , AAOP Dan McKeever Scholarship Recipient, Professional Promise Award June, 2013 - May, 2015

Eastern Connecticut State University
BS Sport and Leisure Management, Concentration in Exercise Science, magna cum laude August, 2009 - June, 2013