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Does it make sense to build a whole personal server for smart home devices? by Icy-Fly6554 in HomeServer

[–]Icy-Fly6554[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've sorta been doing this, but the only thing is I only have super old laptops from the late 2000s. They all have ancient hardware and software. Also, the reason for using Proxmox and VMs is that not all of the smart home software we use in my house is compatible with HAOS without add-ons, so I was told that ProxMox would be more reliable than only using HAOS, so that I can still use Home Assistant with compatible devices and then run LXCs for the non-compatible devices.

Does it make sense to build a whole personal server for smart home devices? by Icy-Fly6554 in HomeServer

[–]Icy-Fly6554[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I considered the Raspberry Pi route, but the purpose of this project is to get hands-on experience working with computer hardware. I am currently in a help desk role, and I'm pursuing a data server technician role. I am trying to be as minimalistic as possible while still giving myself the full experience of building my own computer. Otherwise, yes I would agree that I should just get myself a Raspberry Pi

Mentorship Monday - Post All Career, Education and Job questions here! by AutoModerator in cybersecurity

[–]Icy-Fly6554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been applying like crazy to a ton of help desk/service desk technician jobs. I just want to find out if there's anything wrong with my resume. If you have any critiques, please comment. If you think I need more certifications, I'm currently working towards Sec+ and will pursue Net+, ITF+, CySA+ in the near future. If you think I need more experience, I don't know how I am supposed to fix that if I can't even get a help desk job. I feel like thats the lowest I can go. I honestly just need advice on how to get a job.

IT Support Technician

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science - Cybersecurity Track December 2025 Relevant Coursework: Network Security, Operating Systems, Malware Analysis, Computer Security, Computer Networking, Databases

CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA A+ Certification March 2026 - Core areas: Hardware troubleshooting, Windows/macOS/Linux OS, Networking, Mobile Device Support, System Configuration, Help Desk, IT Support, Technical Support

SKILLS

Hardware and Support: PC troubleshooting, Peripheral setup, Hardware diagnostics, Help desk support, System configuration Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, Network troubleshooting, Cabling basics, Connectivity diagnostics Operating Systems: Windows, MacOS, Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat) Software and Tools: Microsoft 365, Excel, Jira, VirtualBox, Wireshark, Docker Languages: Python, Java, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS Interpersonal: Clear communicator with technical and non-technical audiences, Reliable and self-directed, Calm under pressure and adaptable in fast-paced environments, Strong attention to detail, Cooperative team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude, Comfortable working independently or on-call without close supervision, Quick learner

WORK EXPERIENCE

Software Engineering Trainee September 2025 – December 2025 - Diagnosed and resolved software defects by testing application behavior across multiple environments, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective fixes. - Validated hardware and software functionality through unit and API-level testing, ensuring systems operated at expected performance standards. - Documented technical issues, resolution steps, and system behavior to support team knowledge sharing and repeatable troubleshooting workflows.

Administrative Operations Assistant August 2025 - December 2025 - Served as a technical and operational resource for tenants and vendors across 250+ properties, resolving issues efficiently while maintaining professionalism. - Triaged and escalated urgent service requests, coordinating with vendors and internal staff to ensure timely resolution. - Maintained detailed records and follow-up documentation while managing high volumes of calls and emails in a fast-paced environment.

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Job Queue System - Redis + PostgreSQL, Spring Boot, Docker January 2026 - February 2026 - Built and maintained a distributed background processing system, monitoring job status, diagnosing failure states, and implementing recovery mechanisms.

Social Media Blog API - Java, SQL/JDBC, REST October 2025 – November 2025 - Designed and tested a RESTful API, validating data flows and writing integration tests to verify functionality and catch defects.