Projects

School Projects

Penetration Testing Lab with Kali Linux & Metasploitable 2

Set up a test environment with Kali Linux as the attacker machine and Metasploitable 2 as the target, exploring reconnaissance and exploitation techniques.Penetration Testing Lab with Kali Linux & Metasploitable 2

Conducted a step-by-step vulnerability assessment, using scanning tools, manual testing, and risk prioritization to identify and address security risks.

Beginner’s Guide to Creating an EC2 Instance and Connecting via SSH

This project guides you through creating a custom VPC, launching an EC2 instance inside it, and connecting via SSH. Steps include naming the VPC, assigning a CIDR block, creating a subnet, launching the EC2 instance, assigning a public IP, configuring sec...

Network+ Practice Scenarios

Completed and documented multiple hands-on networking exercises as part of the Network+ module requirements.Network+ Practice Scenarios

Network Troubleshooting – Domain Access Issue

Investigated and resolved a case where a user could connect via IP address but not by domain name.Network Troubleshooting – Domain Access Issue

Private VM Network Configuration in Hyper-V

Configured two VMs to communicate over an isolated private network, blocking connectivity to the physical host.Private VM Network Configuration in Hyper-V

Personal Projects

In my AD lab environment, I built a mini-project around one of the most common helpdesk issues: printers refusing to print because of a stuck job. I simulated this by creating a jammed queue and then cleared it by stopping the print spooler service, delet...

Remapping a Network Drive After a Password Change

In my AD lab, I built another mini-project that focused on troubleshooting mapped drives after a user changes their password. It’s a small but common issue: drives show disconnected (red X) until remapped with the updated credentials. I practiced remappin...

As part of my Active Directory environment from a previous project, I created a mini-project to simulate a very real Tier 1 task: handling a forgotten password. I practiced verifying the user, resetting the password in ADUC, and enforcing security require...

In this project, I built a full Active Directory environment from scratch. I configured OUs and security groups with PowerShell, automated user creation from CSV files, and set up file shares on a dedicated disk with mapped drives for each department.Grou...

Wi-Fi issues are one of the most common problems faced at the helpdesk. This guide walks through the essential steps every Tier 1 support technician should follow when troubleshooting Wi-Fi problems from asking the right questions, checking router status,...