Hello, I'm
Michael.
IT Administrator & Systems Consultant
IT Administrator and infrastructure professional specializing in high-availability environments, enterprise hardware. Combining real-world manufacturing and IT MSP experience with an enterprise-grade self-hosted homelab to manage reliable, scalable technology stacks.
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I build fast, Beautiful websites and tinker with enterprise gear in my spare time.
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Education
Studied advanced IT networking at St. Clair College, mainly focusing on Linux, Windows Server, networking foundations, hardware, and cybersecurity. In high school I was head of the tech team, managing and teaching students AV setups, photography, and video production.
Work Experience
Through Blaze Media Digital Agency, I create and manage client websites using WordPress, HTML/CSS, and NextJS. I also handle DNS, hosting, SEO, and analytics. Delivering reliable web solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
More recently, I’ve expanded into the MSP space, setting up and managing networks, devices, and IT infrastructure for small to medium businesses. This includes provisioning environments, maintaining systems, proactive monitoring, and ensuring reliability across day-to-day operations.
In my role as an I.T. Administrator at Ventra (Flex-N-Gate), I manage IT infrastructure and backend administration within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. I specialize in maintaining 24/7 system uptime and managing database systems to ensure mission-critical production.
Homelab
In my spare time I run a personal homelab with VMware ESXi, Unifi, Docker, Linux servers and Truenas Scale. It’s where I explore virtualization, networking, and server management using enterprise-grade gear like Dell EMC poweredge servers, Unifi and Cisco.
Explore My HomelabHobbies (off the computer)
When I’m not working on my homelab, agency, or working at Ventra, I enjoy traveling by motorcycle, exploring new places, cycling around Essex, back-country camping, and experimenting with new cooking techniques in the kitchen. This allows me to step back and view problems from different angles.