Project Portfolio
Business & Technical Portfolio
Proven business leadership combined with technical competence demonstrated through successful MSP operations and current cloud architecture learning projects. Showcasing transition from business ownership to cloud infrastructure expertise.
Business Leadership Experience
TimothyTek - MSP Founder & CEO
Built managed IT services company from startup to $250K annual revenue serving 30+ SMB clients. Demonstrated exceptional technical capability and business resilience through complex technical challenges and strategic business decisions.
Business Achievements:
- Scaled from zero to 30+ SMB clients with complex technical requirements
- Built relationships with 4,000+ business owners through intensive networking
- Achieved profitability and strong monthly recurring revenue
- Maintained 100% client satisfaction throughout business lifecycle
- Strategic exit protecting all client relationships
Technical Excellence:
- Managed heterogeneous environments (Linux, Windows, macOS)
- Resolved complex technical challenges other MSPs could not handle
- Implemented security frameworks and custom integrations
- Zero security breaches across all managed environments
- Created comprehensive documentation and service delivery systems
Technologies: Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Watchguard/SonicWall firewalls, Office 365, 3CX VoIP, Datto RMM
Cloud Resume Challenge
Hands-on cloud project demonstrating serverless architecture principles using AWS services. Building from simple HTML/CSS to full infrastructure-as-code implementation with CI/CD pipeline as part of cloud architecture transition.
Technical Components:
- Static website hosting with S3 and CloudFront distribution
- Serverless visitor counter using Lambda and DynamoDB
- API Gateway for RESTful backend communication
- Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
- CI/CD pipeline with automated testing and deployment
Learning Objectives:
- Practical application of AWS services in real scenario
- Understanding serverless architecture patterns
- Infrastructure automation and version control
- Security best practices for cloud deployments
Technologies: AWS S3, CloudFront, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Terraform, GitHub Actions
Launch School Backend Engineering
Completed 8 rigorous backend engineering courses with Launch School's mastery-based methodology, requiring 80%+ scores to advance between courses. Demonstrates deep technical understanding rather than superficial completion.
Ruby Programming Foundation:
- Programming fundamentals, problem-solving methodologies, and algorithmic thinking
- Object-oriented programming principles and advanced Ruby concepts
- Networking foundations and HTTP protocol implementation
Database & Web Development:
- SQL and relational database management
- Database application development and integration
- Server-side application architecture principles
Leadership Development:
- Mentored 15+ students in foundational courses while progressing through curriculum
- Demonstrated technical communication and teaching capabilities
- Contributed to curriculum improvements and student success
Technologies: Ruby, PostgreSQL, Git, Shell Scripting, HTTP Protocol, Object-Oriented Programming
Vanderbilt Hospital Enterprise Deployment
Managed enterprise-scale technology deployment demonstrating technical leadership and project management capabilities in healthcare environment with strict HIPAA compliance requirements.
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Led 13-person technical team through complex deployment project
- Coordinated with clinical staff and hospital administration
- Ensured HIPAA compliance throughout deployment process
- Mentored junior technicians and managed daily team activities
- Delivered project on time and within budget constraints
Project Outcomes:
- Successfully deployed 5,000+ systems across hospital facilities
- Zero security incidents during deployment
- Met all compliance and regulatory requirements
- Positive feedback from clinical and administrative stakeholders
Environment: Windows enterprise systems, Healthcare IT infrastructure, HIPAA compliance protocols
Technical Competencies
MSP Operations
- Managed services business operations
- Client relationship management
- Service delivery excellence
- Technical project management
- Vendor relationship coordination
Infrastructure Management
- Windows/Linux/macOS environments
- Network design and security
- Virtualization and storage
- Backup and disaster recovery
- HIPAA compliance implementation
Cloud Architecture (Developing)
- AWS Services and serverless patterns
- Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
- CI/CD pipeline development
- Security and compliance automation
- Cost optimization strategies
Software Engineering
- Ruby and Python programming
- Database design and optimization
- System design principles
- Test-driven development
- Version control and collaboration