Joshua Michael Hall
Platform Engineer → Engineering Leader | Former MSP Owner ($250K Revenue) | Helping Engineers Reach $150K+
Network Security Infrastructure | 5 Active Certifications | Contract-to-Hire Ready
Former MSP founder who built TimothyTek to $250K serving 40+ clients. Now combining technical expertise with battle-tested business acumen to transition into platform engineering leadership. Currently implementing enterprise-grade network security infrastructure while helping other engineers accelerate their careers to $150K+.
Current Projects & Credentials
From MSP Owner to Platform Engineering Leader
Current Projects & Development Focus
Enterprise Network Security (Current)
Deploying production-grade pfSense infrastructure with multi-WAN failover, VLANs, and monitoring. Real enterprise patterns, not just home lab experiments.
Kubernetes Home Lab for CKA
3+ hours daily practice building production patterns. Not just studying - implementing real cluster management, security policies, and GitOps workflows.
AWS Infrastructure Project
Upcoming: Multi-region infrastructure demonstrating cost optimization, security best practices, and Infrastructure as Code. Target: <$100/month with enterprise patterns.
Career Acceleration Framework
Building frameworks helping engineers reach $150K+. Combining MSP business experience with technical expertise to create unique career transformation strategies.
Honest Certification Approach
No inflated claims - exactly 5 active certifications. Others expired and will renew based on role requirements. Focus on certifications that demonstrate real value, not just collection.
Currently Active (5)
- Google AI Essentials
- Google Project Management
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA Cloud Essentials+
In Progress (2025)
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (Primary focus)
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate
- CompTIA Security+ (Renewal)
Expired/Future
- CompTIA Network+ (Expired)
- CompTIA Security+ (Expired)
- Other certifications as needed for roles
Production Projects & Business Impact
Not another certification collector - building real infrastructure while helping others transform their careers. Every project demonstrates business value alongside technical excellence.
Career Transformation Insights
Sharing hard-won lessons from building a $250K MSP and transitioning to platform engineering. Real stories about vendor management, business challenges, and technical growth.