Ryan Hayes

About Me

I am a passionate IT professional with expertise in managing and optimizing various technologies. My experience includes working with Ring Central VOIP, Azure cloud services, EntraID security systems, and more. I am dedicated to continuous learning and exploring new technologies to enhance my skills and contribute effectively to the IT industry.

In my free time, I enjoy working on personal projects in my homelab, experimenting with photography, and expanding my knowledge through online courses and workshops. I believe in staying curious, adaptable, and always striving for excellence in my work.

Projects

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Ubiquiti Networking Upgrade

Upgraded home network infrastructure with Ubiquiti UniFi devices for enhanced performance and management.

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Synology NAS Docker Setup

Configured Synology NAS with Docker containers for personal backup and media server functionality.

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OPNsense Intrusion Detection System

Implemented OPNsense as an IDS/IPS solution to monitor and secure the home network against threats.

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VMware Virtual Homelab

Set up a virtual homelab using VMware for testing security configurations and enterprise software.

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Skills Showcase

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Ring Central VOIP

Migration from POTS or PBX installations to VOIP. Experienced in managing Ring Central systems for improved communication and efficiency.

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Azure

Cloud computing platform and services. Proficient in deploying and managing applications on Azure, optimizing performance and scalability.

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EntraID

Security access control system. Skilled in implementing and managing EntraID systems for enhanced security measures.

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Defender

Security solutions provider. Proficient in utilizing Defender tools for threat detection and prevention.

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O365 Admin

Microsoft Office 365 administration. Experienced in managing Office 365 services and user accounts.

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Active Directory

Directory service for Windows domain networks. Skilled in Active Directory management and user authentication.

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Cisco Meraki

Cloud-managed IT solutions. Proficient in deploying and managing Cisco Meraki networking devices.

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Ubiquiti/Unifi

Networking and Wi-Fi solutions. Skilled in configuring and managing Ubiquiti/Unifi networking equipment.

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Windows

Microsoft Windows operating system. Experienced in Windows system administration and troubleshooting.

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Linux

Linux operating system. Familiar with Linux server administration and command-line interface.

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Mac OS

Apple Macintosh operating system. Skilled in macOS administration and software troubleshooting.

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Atera

Remote monitoring and management software. Proficient in using Atera for IT monitoring and support.

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SharePoint

Collaboration platform by Microsoft. Experienced in SharePoint administration and document management.

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PowerShell

Microsoft PowerShell scripting language. Proficient in writing PowerShell scripts for automation and administration tasks.

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NMap

Microsoft PowerShell scripting language. Proficient in writing PowerShell scripts for automation and administration tasks.

Certifications

Sec+

CompTIA Security+ CE

Completed my Security+ certification exam which covered topics on ...

Google Cybersecurity Certificate

Coursera Google Cybersecurity Certification

Completed the Google Cybersecurity course, labwork, and exams

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