Welcome to my IT odyssey

Hello World!

I am Ben – a part-time Information Technology student at WGU, an aspiring IT professional, and a homelab enthusiast. If you are interested in learning more about me and my journey, I invite you to check out the rest of my site. Click the learn more link below for more of my story!

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What I’m working on

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Active Directory Lab
Windows

For my first project, I undertook a comprehensive exploration of Active Directory with the aim of enhancing my readiness for future professional roles. I set up three virtual machines with specific roles: one as a server, another for a helpdesk account, and the third for a user account. These machines...

Projects

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Website code edits
HTML | CSS

This page was designed using a Wordpress theme. I had some issues with it that required going into the HTML code to fix. Note all of these changes were made by copying the HTML from Wordpress, pasting it inside of Visual Studio Code, editing it, and returning the changes to...

Experience

Certified Personal Trainer | Certified Nutrition Coach
Onelife Fitness,
| June, 2023 - January, 2024

  • Developed personalized fitness plans for clients, incorporating goals, current fitness levels, and medical considerations, resulting in a 30% increase in client satisfaction and retention.
  • Led group exercise classes, motivating and educating participants on proper form and technique, resulting in an average class attendance increase of 25% within three months.
  • Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments, including body composition analysis and cardiovascular fitness testing, to accurately track clients' progress and tailor exercise programs accordingly.
  • Provided ongoing support and guidance to clients, including nutritional advice and lifestyle recommendations, resulting in an average weight loss of 15 pounds and an overall improvement in clients' overall well-being.

Licensed Master Electrician
Self Employed,
| July, 2014 - January, 2024

  • Successfully completed the construction of over 300 residential properties averaging one build per week.
  • Performed routine repair and troubleshooting for over 50 commercial properties as an on call service.
  • Completed new construction, remodeling, maintenance, and troubleshooting projects for residential and commercial properties.
  • Efficiently handled multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with electrical codes and standards, resulting in zero safety violations and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Certifications

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Expected March 2024
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Completed March 2024
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Completed Feb 2024
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Completed Feb 2024
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Completed Dec 2023
Credly Verification

Badges & Skills

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Networking Nerd
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cat linux.txt
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Wireshark
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Phishing
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Security Awareness
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30 Day Streak

Education

Information Technology student | part time
Western Governors University September, 2023 - December, 2025

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology