With 12+ years in the education sector, I bridge the gap between complex technology and academic needs. I donβt play politics; I rely on process, standards (ISO 27001/ITIL), and data to build systems that are fair and transparent.
- π§ My Philosophy: IT is not about control; it is about service.
- π― My Goal: To build a "Digital Campus" where technology is invisible, secure, and helpful.
I am a quiet builder. I donβt chase noise or titles; I build systems that work and cultures that last. To me, IT isn't about cables and serversβit is about trust, continuity, and responsibility.
- ποΈ Structure creates Calm: I believe in SOPs over shouting. Clear processes remove the need for heroism or drama.
- π€ People First: Technology should prevent burnout, not cause it. I build systems that respect human limits.
- π‘οΈ Integrity is Binary: I am allergic to politics. I believe in accountability without blame and results without ego.
- π± Legacy: My goal isn't just to fix today's problem, but to build knowledge and systems that outlive me.
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| π Calm IT Operations | My open-source playbook for templates, SOPs, and running IT without the drama. |
| π IT Project Management | World-class project templates for IT professionalsβfocused on delivery, clarity, and avoiding bureaucracy. |
I lead multi-disciplinary teams across Infrastructure, DevOps, and Support to stabilize the academic environment.
| The Teams | The Portfolio (Critical Projects) | The Impact & Scale |
|---|---|---|
| π§± Infrastructure & Cloud | β’ Resilience: Data Center & Disaster Recovery (< 2 Hrs RTO) β’ Modernization: M365 Migration & n8n Automation |
β±οΈ < 2 Hrs Recovery Time (DR) βοΈ 99.9% Uptime Stability |
| π DevOps & Integration | β’ Compliance: MoE Auto-Attestation System β’ Data Flow: University-wide Data Integration |
π 40% Reduction in manual toil ποΈ 100% Regulatory Compliance |
| π IT Service & Support | β’ Experience: ITSM Orchestration & Labs Hardware Refresh β’ Maintenance: Automated IT Patch Management |
π₯ Supporting 1,500+ Users π€ High Satisfaction Score |
| π‘οΈ Security Operations | β’ Defense: SoC Implementation & XDR Enhancement β’ Integrity: The Turing Standard (Logs) |
π° $3M+ Budget Stewardship π Zero Major Breaches |
I focus on tools that provide stability, research capability, and long-term value.
Infrastructure, Cloud & Resilience
Governance, Security & Integrity
I implement centralized, immutable logs ("The Turing System") to ensure a single source of truth that resists manipulation and office politics.
Education & Enterprise Platforms
Academic & Research Computing
Supporting the tools that drive innovation and faculty research.
- π Digital Campus Architecture: I don't just "run" systems; I integrate SIS, LMS, and ERP to create a seamless experience for students and faculty.
- π€ Operational Intelligence: I use PowerShell & Practical AI not just to code, but to eliminate manual toilβfreeing up humans to do human work.
- π± Culture of Accountability: I mentor teams to move from "ticket-closing" to problem-solving, fostering an environment of safety, not burnout.
The IT industry is noisy. If you are early in your career and feeling overwhelmed by the hype, pressure, or office politics: You are safe here.
I am building a community focused on competence, ethics, and mental peace.
- π« No Hype.
- π« No Politics.
- β Just solid, human-centric IT.
I write to document what I learn and to help the next generation of IT leaders avoid "gatekeeping."
- ITSM vs ITIL: A Guide for Leaders β Breaking down the difference between "managing services" and "following frameworks."
- Why IT Service Needs a Ticketing System β Moving from chaos to structured support.
- Automating Network Backups with Python β How I eliminated manual toil for weekly switch backups.
- Uptime Kuma: Monitor Infrastructure with SSL & Teams β A guide to establishing SLA peace of mind without expensive tools.
- How to Self-Host n8n on Ubuntu Server and Windows β An Automation lab guide for beginners.
π Read more on my LinkedIn Articles
I am always open to discussing Higher Ed Strategy, Ethical Leadership, and IT Operations.
π€ Connect on LinkedIn Β Β | Β Β π BuildingTheITGuy.com