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I grew up around computers — Windows Vista machines that crashed constantly, and MacBooks that just worked. That contrast taught me something early: using technology is easy. Understanding why it works — or fails — is what actually matters.

That curiosity led me to Western Governors University, where I earned my B.S. in Cloud Computing in January 2026. But somewhere along the way, networking became my focus — not as a checkbox, but as a foundation I wanted to own. How data moves, where systems break, how to design infrastructure that degrades gracefully instead of catastrophically. That's the work that pulls me in.

I'm currently pursuing my CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), an internationally recognized certification from Cisco that confirms practical networking knowledge for roles like network specialist, network administrator, and network engineer. I'm working through Wendell Odom's Official Cert Guide and building in the lab — setting up VLANs, configuring inter-VLAN routing, and learning how enterprise networks scale under pressure. I complement that with Python: automating configurations, validating network states, and writing scripts that make systems more consistent and less dependent on whoever happened to be on shift.

The philosophy behind everything I do here is simple: 1% better every day. Not dramatic pivots or shortcut chasing — consistent, intentional growth that compounds over time. This site documents that work: projects, notes, and progress, built in public.

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