Donville McGlashin Network & Systems Administrator

Donville McGlashin Network & Systems Administrator

IT Support Services

Expertise in desktop and network support, enhancing enterprise IT infrastructure through hands-on experience and certifications.

Network Administration

Building skills in network administration with practical projects, certifications, and problem-solving in real-world scenarios.

A computer lab with several rows of black desktop computers placed on tables, each connected with various cables. The room has a blue carpet and the walls have bulletin boards with posters. The arrangement suggests a classroom or training environment.

A computer lab with several rows of black desktop computers placed on tables, each connected with various cables. The room has a blue carpet and the walls have bulletin boards with posters. The arrangement suggests a classroom or training environment.

System Administration

Passionate about systems administration, utilizing home lab projects to gain practical experience and certifications.

Real-World Problem Solving

Hands-on experience tackling real-world IT challenges, ensuring effective solutions for enterprise infrastructure needs.

A messy tangle of blue, black, and green cables connected to network equipment on a shelf. There are several electronic devices, including routers and switches, with cables haphazardly arranged. A power outlet is visible on the wall.

A messy tangle of blue, black, and green cables connected to network equipment on a shelf. There are several electronic devices, including routers and switches, with cables haphazardly arranged. A power outlet is visible on the wall.

A cloud-shaped object with server racks is connected via cables to a computer monitor. The setup is surrounded by several black squares on a blue background, evoking concepts of cloud computing and data networks.

A cloud-shaped object with server racks is connected via cables to a computer monitor. The setup is surrounded by several black squares on a blue background, evoking concepts of cloud computing and data networks.

Skills

Network Administration

Cisco switches & routers (IOS CLI)
VLANs, trunking, STP, EtherChannel
Network cabling & infrastructure
Wireshark, packet capture basics

Systems Administration Skills

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
Group Policy management
PowerShell basic

A laboratory setup featuring various networking and testing equipment on a table. A computer monitor displaying test results with a 'Pass' message is prominently positioned. Multiple cables in orange and blue are connected to devices labeled 'Optical Phase Modulation Meter' and 'Test Station'. The environment appears clean and organized, suggesting a professional or industrial setting.

A laboratory setup featuring various networking and testing equipment on a table. A computer monitor displaying test results with a 'Pass' message is prominently positioned. Multiple cables in orange and blue are connected to devices labeled 'Optical Phase Modulation Meter' and 'Test Station'. The environment appears clean and organized, suggesting a professional or industrial setting.

Virtualization & Cloud

VMware ESXi, vCenter, Proxmox
Nested virtualization
pfSense/OPNsense firewall setups
Home lab design & deployment

Linux & Automation

Arch Linux, Ubuntu Server
Shell scripting (beginner)
Timeshift & Btrfs snapshots
WSL & command line navigation

Certifications & Goals

Google Cybersecurity (completed)
Linux Essentials (completed)
CCNA (in progress)
CompTIA Security+ (in progress via TryHackMe)