Steven Burgess
Pekin,IL
Summary
Accomplished IT Systems Administrator with a proven track record at Interstate Studios, enhancing system performance and cybersecurity through innovative solutions. I have worked with about all services, and I love securing my systems and helping others well at it. I am the most down-to-earth and nicest person you will ever meet, you will hear nothing but honesty and hard work from me. I'm currently a sophomore in high school and one of the most responsible and respectful students there. Have done Cyber Patriots, ISU Cyber Defense Competition as well as the STEM for Bradley, all during my freshmen year. I have been doing Cyber Security for 6 years! Since I was 9 Years of age I have had a passion for computers and built my first VM when I was 10. I will be 16 in December. I'm currently looking for a IT company to give me a chance to to prove my worth at such a
young age, doing what I love and strive to achieve.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
IT Systems Administrator
Interstate studios
Pekin, IL
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Monitored system performance and implemented strategies for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards related to information security, privacy regulations.
- Managed, troubleshot, backed up and restored data, operating systems, files, documents and drivers to provide comprehensive systems management and support.
- Submitted recommendations regarding infrastructure overhauls.
- Implemented security measures such as firewalls and user access controls.
- Performed preventive maintenance and upgraded systems to improve network, system, and data availability and integrity.
- Installed firewalls and antivirus software to improve cybersecurity.
- Developed scripts in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell to automate routine tasks.
- Analyzed system logs to detect potential issues before they arise.
- Maintained an inventory of all IT assets including hardware and software licenses.
- Trained and directed users on correct use of software and hardware within systems.
- Monitored network performance to determine adjustments needed.
- Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware and system problems.
- Created online documentation to help employees resolve day-to-day issues.
Education
High School -
Pekin, ILSkills
- Linux Admin
- Docker
- Bash
- Python
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Maintenance
- Web server administration
- Monitoring tools
- System troubleshooting
- Configuration management
- Automation tools
- Operating systems
- VPN configuration
- Server management
- User training
- Windows administration
- Scripting languages
- Automation
- Programming
- Awesome Problemsolving
- Very Very Polite
- Administrative experience
- Microsoft Office
- Git
- Scripting
- Cybersecurity
Projects
Bash Projects
- (Cyberpatriots) GuardedTechLab
- OhMyZsh Config
- Ubuntu System menu
- Kali Linux Scripts
- System Scripts (Private)
Python Projects
- Chat Server
- (Flask) To-do webapp
- (Customtkinter) Data Entry
- (Customtkinter) Multi-Tool
- (Customtkinter) Weather App
- (Customtkinter) Basic Login
- (Customtkinter) Todo App
- (Customtkinter) Image opener and drawer
- QR Code gen
I love new Projects and ideas, I always love taking on a harder challenge and keep progress moving while maintaining the knowledge.
Timeline
IT Systems Administrator
Interstate studios
11.2022 - 02.2024
High School -
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