A quick snapshot of IT coursework with the biggest takeaways I apply in labs, projects, and real systems.
Biggest takeaways: semantic HTML, CSS layout fundamentals, and building pages that stay readable, responsive, and consistent across devices.
Assumed the role of project manager to oversee a team of five other students. Over the span of one semester our team was able to configure a fully functional corporate phishing training skeleton. Link to functional site can be found under resume page or projects page.
Biggest takeaways: how data moves end-to-end (OSI/TCP-IP), subnetting, and troubleshooting with a “follow-the-packet” mindset.
Had the opportunity to work in Wireshark and Cisco Packet Tracer. Built large scale network infrastructure from the ground up.
Biggest takeaways: risk thinking (CIA triad), basic controls, and how policies + procedures support real-world security outcomes. (First third of SEC+)
Learn how to keep data safe and secure. Operate through a hypervisor on Ohio Cyber Range to how to leverage security protocols through a windows server and client devices.
Biggest takeaways: relational modeling, normalization, and writing clean SQL queries that are correct, readable, and efficient.
Leverage SQL queries to derive data-driven solutions to benefit business needs.
Biggest takeaways: building with consistency (reusable components/patterns), accessibility basics, and shipping pages that look professional without overcomplicating the stack.
The duration of this class I devoted into building this site from the ground up. No Wix, no Squarespace, no third-party host. Just plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code.
Biggest takeaways: core admin workflows (users, permissions, services), practical troubleshooting, and how to keep systems stable through configuration discipline.
Build administration systems from the ground up. Create, add, and edit users & permissions.
Biggest takeaways: breaking problems into small steps, writing maintainable logic, and debugging with intentional test cases instead of guessing.
Create modular programs to automate tasks with user input.