Aspiring IT Professional

Technologically Motivated

Hello! My name is Justin Freed and I am a dedicated media professional who is looking to switch career paths and break into the IT field. In my early years, I naturally gravitated towards a technical perspective, enjoying unraveling the mysteries of functionality and demonstrating a talent for troubleshooting challenges. In 2023, I obtained the Google IT Support certification and am currently pursuing my CompTIA A+ certification to prove I have the skills necessary to support end users in a company. Recently, I also started building out a homelab networking setup where I learn, tinker and develop skills to use in a real-world environment. Although my background is mainly media, I believe that my mixed experience with media, a profound appreciation for computers and a technical mindset, I can bring a unique skill set to a team that will be beneficial. I invite you to explore my site to learn more about my background and the skills I have to offer!

What I’m working on

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Kali Linux (Ethical) Hacking Lab

Kali Linux I first installed Kali Linux in Oracle Virtualbox in June 2023 where I just jumped in and explored the operating system and all the different tools it had to offer. Not knowing what any of them were, I naturally did some research and discovered a tool called "Nmap"....

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Cloud Computing Lab
Homelab

Installing Proxmox Utilizing Proxmox Virtual Environment and a Dell Optiplex 5070 Micro, I deployed a domain controller on Windows Server 2019 along with three other Windows 10 machines to connect to the domain. The main purpose of this project is to get familiar with virtualization technology as well as Windows...

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Homelab 32U Server Rack Setup
Homelab

Rack Installation/Setup What started out as just a Raspberry pi serving as a NAS/VPN setup, with an unmanaged switch, turned into a full fledged server rack setup. Complete with a managed switch, two Dell Optiplex machines and the Raspberry Pi setup, as stated before. My setup has grown so much...

Projects

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Custom PC Build

The Beginning This "project" (quotes because the project part is the process of building it) has been my pride and joy for years. My first PC was not actually built by me, but by my friend's brother who I watched very closely as he did and is what sparked my...

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Ubiquiti Edgerouter 4 Configuration
Homelab

Initial Setup The first thing I had to figure out was where to mount it on my rack. It made the most sense to put it at the top, since that's where my work begins. Once I had it racked, I blindly plugged cables from my switch into ETH1 on...

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Raspberry Pi NAS/VPN
Homelab

Initial Setup When my Raspberry Pi 4 model B 8gb version appeared at my house, I felt like a kid on Christmas morning. I had ordered a kit, so it came with everything I needed for it to work, like a power cable, SD card with PiOS installed on it,...

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Python Maze Game

Background The purpose of this project is to get myself familiar with coding in the Python language. I chose Python because of the easy to understand syntax for someone with prior C++ experience. With my background in Video production and creative visual storytelling, I thought it would be cool to...

Experience

Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Camera Crew
Allentown, PA | October, 2019 - May, 2026

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are an AHL (American Hockey League) affiliate to the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL).      

Reading Royals
RR Hockey LLC, Camera Crew
Reading PA | October, 2018 - March, 2024

The Reading Royals are an ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) affiliate to the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL).

Photography Studio Intern
Henry Schein, Photography Studio Intern
Denver, PA | October, 2023 - October, 2026

  • Assisting the Photo Studio supervisor with "checking in" and "checking out" process of the studio's product photography workflow.
  • Making lists of product item codes specified by the supervisor that are allowed to be open and photographed.
  • Producing an internal video about the entire photography process from start to finish within the studio.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Certifications

Badges & Skills

Education

Berks Career and Technology Center
Leesport, PA August, 2015 - May, 2018

Obtained Vocational School Diploma studying Communications Media Technology.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA August, 2018 - January, 2022

Attended Kutztown University of Pennsylvania studying Cinema, Television and Media Production.

Boyertown Area Senior High
Boyertown, PA August, 2015 - May, 2018

High School diploma obtained May 2018 from Boyertown Area Senior High School (BASH).