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About Me

I've built my IT experience on real-world problem-solving and self-directed projects. When problems arise, I take the initiative to fix them independently through late-night troubleshooting and experimenting.
Eagerly diving into new tools and techniques, I learn how they work from the ground up. My travel-based roles have honed my adaptability, discipline, and productive mindset. These qualities showcase my flexibility and readiness for change, which I'm prepared to bring into the world of IT.

Projects

Networking Security

Configured Wireguard, DNS over HTTPS, and VLAN isolation in SOHO and travel networks.

Virtual Machine Sandboxes

Setting up Windows, Linux and MacOS Virtual Machines to test configurations and ideas in a safe environment

Monitoring and Diagnostics

Real-time network and system analysis to troubleshoot unknown devices or processes.

Windows

Automated boot media

Group Policy & Registry tweaks

Building PowerShell modules and scripts for admin tasks

Linux

Samba share configuration

Firewall rules

Remote access via VNC and SSH

Containerization

MacOS

Using homebrew to automate integration tasks

Time Machine Backup automation

Bootable USB Media creation

What I Aim to Deliver

Cross OS Support: Switching between Windows, Linux and MacOS to get users the help they need.
Continuous Improvement: Expanding skills through lab work and real-world opportunities.
Portable Workflow: Travel ready kits, tools, and habits that can do the job from anywhere.
Communication First: Tickets and notes that others can pick up with and keep moving.
Calm under pressure: Use skills from travel work to keep things moving when it gets crazy.

While I haven’t yet worked professionally in the IT sector, my home lab and self-directed projects show my readiness to contribute from day one.

Contact

Prefer email? manley@thinkmanley.tech

Hire an IT tech who ships. Field-ready, travel-ready.

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Matthew Manley