Tony Greenwood Jr.

Junior Systems Administrator | IT Support | AI & Automation Builder

Professional Summary

Hands-on IT and systems-focused professional with 1+ year of experience building, managing, and troubleshooting real-world infrastructure. Currently completing an Associate degree in Business Administration alongside an IT Help Desk certification. Known for self-driven learning, rapid skill acquisition, and building practical systems including servers, AI tools, and web applications. Strong interest in cybersecurity, automation, and scalable systems.

Technical Skills

Systems & Infrastructure
Proxmox (VMs, Containers) Linux / Ubuntu Server Windows 10/11 NGINX Reverse Proxy HTTPS / Let's Encrypt SSH / systemd Apache Guacamole
Networking & Security
Firewall (UFW) Reverse Proxy Access Control Cloudflare DNS & Access Wireshark Kali Linux Aircrack-ng
Development & Automation
Python Flask SQLite REST APIs System Integration
AI & Advanced Projects
Self-hosted LLMs Multi-agent AI Architecture RAG Concepts AI Automation Assistants
Tools
Git / GitHub VS Code tmux Node / npm

Projects (Real-World Experience)

Self-Hosted AI Assistant (Jarvis System)

  • Designed and deployed a modular AI system with a core assistant and specialized sub-agents
  • Built backend structure for chat interface, logging, and task delegation
  • Integrated local LLM usage with plans for scalable API access

Home Lab Infrastructure (Dell R730 Server)

  • Built and manage a full virtualization environment using Proxmox
  • Hosts multiple VMs and containers for web apps, AI, and remote desktops
  • Configured reverse proxy, HTTPS, and external access securely

Remote Desktop Platform (Apache Guacamole)

  • Deployed browser-based remote desktop system for multiple users
  • Connected Windows VMs via RDP with role-based access
  • Implemented HTTPS and began hardening security posture

Web Application (Flask + NGINX)

  • Built and deployed a live website with login/signup system
  • Implemented role-based access and backend logic using SQLite
  • Configured NGINX reverse proxy for public access

Cybersecurity Lab Environment

  • Practicing network attacks and defenses using Kali Linux
  • Conducted packet analysis with Wireshark
  • Explored wireless security and traffic manipulation tools

Education

Community College of Vermont (CCV)

Associate Degree in Business Administration (Expected May 2026)

IT Help Desk Certificate (Expected May 2026)

Certifications

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (2025)

Experience

Junior Systems Administrator (Self-Directed / Lab Environment)

  • Built and maintained a production-like home lab simulating real IT environments
  • Troubleshot networking, system, and application issues across multiple services
  • Implemented secure remote access and service hosting

Strengths

Extremely fast learner, self-taught across multiple technical domains
Strong problem-solving mindset, especially under pressure
Builder mentality: prefers creating real systems over theoretical study
Able to bridge business thinking with technical execution