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Ryan Molkentin

Help Desk Intern

This website is hosted on a Linux-based home web server

Professional Experience

Help Desk Intern - Parker's Kitchen

Provided first-level technical support, managing and resolving hardware, software, and maintenance issues.

  • Troubleshooted hardware, software, and maintenance issues for over 100 stores and corporate headquarters.
  • Troubleshooted LAN/WAN and network hardware issues.
  • Troubleshooted printers, scanners, tablets, and POS devices.
  • Provided technical support on over 1000 support requests.
  • Proficient in: ServiceNow, NinjaOne, Teamviewer, Cisco Meraki, Emerson, SCW & Vigil surveillance, Esper, Zenput, & MagicInfo.

Personal Projects

Linux Server Setup & Administration

AWS Linux Server Setup

This project involved setting up a Ubuntu web server on AWS using an EC2 instance. I utilized SSH to connect to the server and installed Apache2. A simple HTML webpage was created and transferred to the server using SCP. DNS settings were configured to point to the server, and an SSL certificate was attached to ensure security.

Home Web Server

Setup a home Ubuntu apache2 web server on an old ThinkCentre computer. Configured portforwarding on my home router, Migrated my website, configured DNS settings, configured firewall settings, and secured the site by obtaining SSL certificates from certbot in the command line interface in addition to editing server configuration files with said certificates.

Skills learned:
  • Linux command-line tools such as SSH, SCP, LS, CD, CP, NANO, SUDO, CHMOD, SYSTEMCTL, & TOP
  • AWS server creation and management
  • SSL certificate creation and management

Linux/Windows Dual Boot Configuration

Configured a dual boot system on my personal laptop, installing Linux Mint alongside Windows. This project involved partitioning drives, managing bootloaders, and proper UEFI configuration.

Skills learned:
  • Microsoft and Linux system installation and administration

Freelance Web Development

Developed and deployed websites for local businesses, including setup of DNS, hosting, and basic cybersecurity measures. Example: naautorepair.com.

Courses

Cisco Networking Academy - Networking Basics

Completed the "Networking Basics" course from Cisco Networking Academy, gaining foundational knowledge in networking principles.

TestOut - PC Pro

Currently taking the TestOut PC Pro course in preparation for the CompTIA A+ certification.