Cillian Sims
Jupiter,FL
Summary
IT networking intern with proven ability to integrate into technology projects and provide ongoing support. Demonstrates quick adaptation to new IT skills and works effectively without supervision. Seeking flexible part-time employment with availability for weekend and evening shifts.
Overview
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Certification
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year of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineering Intern (Information Technology Specialist)
The School District of Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Executed district-wide network OS migrations, transitioning enterprise hardware from legacy ExtremeXOS (EXOS) to modern VOSS platforms, ensuring compatibility and improved performance.
- Supported Extreme Fabric Connect (Fabric Engine) deployments across multiple campus sites, simplifying routing and enhancing network security through streamlined configuration.
- Configure and stage switches in a lab environment using CLI and Bash to manage factory resets, flash firmware, assign IP addresses, and build out VLAN segmentations.
- Triggered controlled network loops in a test environment to analyze switch logs via SSH, verify real-time detection, and study Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) behavior.
- Managed physical layer infrastructure, including Access Point (AP) port migrations and patch panel troubleshooting, optimizing hardware connectivity and minimizing downtime.
- Constructed mobile cellular emergency response vehicles for WAN backups during Wi-Fi outages. mobile cellular emergency response vehicles for WAN backups during Wi-Fi outages, managing physical hardware mounting and power/data backplate assembly.
Server Infrastructure Intern (IT Infrastructure)
The School District of Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported Server Infrastructure Team with on-site hardware diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle replacements, enhancing system reliability across district campuses.
- Performed component-level server upgrades and hardware repairs, replacing HDDs, SSDs, Network Interface Cards (NICs), and RAM modules.
- Executed physical rack-and-stack deployments, mounting and securing enterprise servers and network switches in data center racks and IDF/MDF closets.
- Coordinated hardware decommissioning logistics, transporting legacy systems and salvaging components for spare parts inventory, maximizing resource utilization.
Education
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Information And Computer Systems
Tallahassee State College
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- VOSS platform management
- CLI & Bash Scripting
- VLAN Segmentation & Routing
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- Network Security
- Network performance monitoring
- Network diagnostics
- Hardware diagnostics
- Firmware management
- Enterprise Rack & Stack
- Problem solving
Certification
Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST), Networking, Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST), Cybersecurity, Network Security Support Technician, Certiport, Foundations of Cybersecurity, Google, ITS Networking Certification, ITS Device Configuration & Management
Technical Projects Leadership
- JARVIS OS - Autonomous Multi-Agent Framework, Designed and deployed a local autonomous software framework built on Python using an asynchronous job queue and SQLite database storage.,
- Wharton Investment Competition, Technical Lead, Placed in the Global Top 250 out of thousands of international teams by applying quantitative investment strategies and algorithmic analysis.,
- CyberPatriot Competition, Achieved a Top 100 State Ranking in Florida by hardening network topologies, securing operating systems, and resolving cybersecurity vulnerabilities under timed conditions.,
- Computer Honor Society, Cybersecurity Group Leader, Lead group training sessions focused on fundamental networking concepts, defensive security practices, and competitive cybersecurity prep.
Timeline
Network Engineering Intern (Information Technology Specialist)
The School District of Palm Beach County
06.2026 - 08.2026
Server Infrastructure Intern (IT Infrastructure)
The School District of Palm Beach County
06.2025 - 08.2025
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Information And Computer Systems
Tallahassee State College