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Hey there, I'm Daniel Fernandez! I'm an IT student with a focus on cybersecurity and system administration. I love building and tinkering with tech, whether that's automating my homelab, optimizing networks, experimenting with cloud tools or developing webapps from the ground up. Curious by nature and driven by growth, I see technology as more than a career; it's a space to build, protect, and innovate. So let's get to work!
Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Relevant Coursework
IS 331: Database Design and Management
SQL and Microsoft Access
IT 202: Internet Applications
WebApp Development, Java, PHP, HTML, CSS
IT240: Systems Administration
Bash Scripting, Perl Scripting, Linux
IT490: Systems Integration
PHP, HTML, CSS, SQL Webapp Development
Experience
Technical Expert
08/2022 — PRESENTApple
Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on Apple devices. Support customers with account security, encryption, and device lifecycle management while maintaining AppleCare quality standards.
- •Performed advanced hardware and software diagnostics on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices, including troubleshooting kernel panics, storage corruption, and system performance issues
- •Executed precise repairs and system restores while adhering to AppleCare and ISO quality standards, maintaining high device reliability
- •Assisted customers with account security, Apple ID, encryption, and multi-factor authentication (MFA), reinforcing cybersecurity best practices
- •Supported device lifecycle management through system updates, backups, data recovery, and iCloud administration, ensuring customer data integrity
25B - Information Technology Specialist
08/2020 — 08/2023U.S. Army
Led network administration and infrastructure support for tactical and enterprise environments. Maintained classified and unclassified networks while implementing security measures and managing server environments.
- •Mentored and led junior personnel on the operation and maintenance of network devices, enhancing unit technical proficiency
- •Configured, monitored, and troubleshot Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity in tactical and enterprise environments
- •Coordinated with diverse teams to address hardware and software issues, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve mission objectives
- •Managed and secured both classified and unclassified networks (NIPR/SIPR), ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies
- •Implemented network security measures, including access control, encryption, and patch management, to protect sensitive military data
- •Administered and maintained Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy to ensure secure and reliable user access
Technical Skills
PROGRAMMING & SCRIPTING
- Python
- JavaScript
- SQL
- HTML
- CSS
- PHP
- Java
- Bash
- PowerShell
INFRASTRUCTURE & AUTOMATION
- Ansible
- Terraform
- Proxmox
- Portainer
- Docker
- Git
- GitHub
- VMware
NETWORKING & SYSTEMS
- Active Directory
- DHCP
- DNS
- Cisco Networking
- Linux
- Ubuntu
- Windows Server
- RedHat
- Debian
APPLE ECOSYSTEM
- iOS
- macOS
- iPadOS
- watchOS
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Mobile Device Management
CLOUD & VIRTUALIZATION
- AWS
- Google Cloud
- Kubernetes
- VMware
- Virtualization
TOOLS & SUITES
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Google Slides
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets