Aspiring Network Engineer

Obsessed with Everything Tech

Hello World! My name is Matthew DiDomenico and I love everything computers, especially networks!

What I’m working on

AWS SysOps Administrator Certification

An AWS SysOps Administrator is a key role in an organization’s IT department and is primarily focused on managing and operating systems on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Their tasks include deploying, managing, and operating scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.

Projects

Home-Lab

Cisco 1921 Routers and Cisco Switches

My home lab, equipped with Cisco 1921 routers and Cisco switches, allows me to experiment with network configurations, troubleshoot issues, and design robust solutions

NAS

Xeon powered server with recycled and redundant hard drives

I take pride in managing a NAS server for my family, enabling seamless file storage and sharing via our home cloud. Additionally, this same server serves as a dedicated game server for me and my friends. My automation scripts handle game-saving, notifications, updates, and restarts, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.

Experience

IT Technician Intern

Springfield Technical Community College, IT Technician Intern
Springfield, MA | January, 2022 - March, 0024

Performed system maintenance tasks such as disk defragmentation, anti-virus scans, system backups, patching and updating software for 300+ Computer systems.
Installed and configured computer systems, including operating systems, applications, and peripheral devices.
Assisted colleagues with problem solving techniques when confronted with difficult technical issues.
Repaired faulty components on computers such as hard drives, motherboards and RAM modules.
Created user accounts, set up permissions and access rights for users according to company policies.
Configured virtualized environments within cloud-based infrastructures such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.

Custom PC Builder

Freelance, Custom PC Builder
Southwick, MA | July, 2017 - December, 2023

Crafted custom computer systems for friends, family, and online customers.

Assembled 50+ computers based on requested components, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
Sourced both new and used hardware components, meticulously testing their functionality.
Sold complete systems on online marketplaces, honing negotiation and customer service skills.

This experience taught me valuable lessons in compatibility, optimization, and the art of building reliable computing solutions.

Certifications

CompTIA A+

Cisco CCNA

CompTIA Security +

Badges & Skills

CyberOps Associate

Education

Computer Systems Engineering Technology (A.S.)

Springfield Technical Community College January, 2022 - May, 2024

The Computer Systems Engineering Technology (CSET.AS) program at STCC prepares students to tackle the challenges of information technology, cloud computing and virtualization with a focus on security, system administration, and networking. We are a Cisco Networking Academy, member of the Dell/EMC Academic Alliance, and a member of the VMware Academic Program.

Liberal Arts (A.A.)

Springfield Technical Community College September, 2016 - May, 2020

Liberal arts is a broad field of study that comprises the humanities, arts, and sciences. A liberal arts degree fosters key skills, like critical thinking and communication. Liberal arts education boasts a long history, beginning in ancient Greece. Liberal arts colleges promote general education and creative problem-solving.

Computer Information Technology and Security B.A. (Soon to complete online)

Elms College September, 2024 - May, 2026

The newly redesigned computer information technology & security (CITS) major prepares students for careers as IT professionals. Hands-on coursework provides you with a breadth of knowledge and the skills necessary to become an IT technician, system administrator, network administrator, or cyber security specialist.