CSNT Graduate
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
At a Glance
Professional Snapshot
Infrastructure Focused
Systems, networking, Linux, cloud, and security
Hands-On Builder
Home labs, automation, documentation, and self-hosting
Documentation Minded
Technical writing, diagrams, testing, and validation evidence
Introduction
Welcome
I am Jayce Mangum, an aspiring Information Technology professional with a passion for enterprise infrastructure, networking, and systems administration. I recently graduated from Lake Washington Institute of Technology with an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Security and Network Technology, earning Summa Cum Laude honors. I am also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
I enjoy designing reliable IT solutions, learning new technologies, and documenting projects in a way that others can understand, maintain, and build upon.
Career Timeline
Milestones
Before IT
Customer-Facing Experience
Built leadership, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills through retail management, warehouse operations, telecommunications, and customer service roles.
September 2024
Entered the CSNT Program
Began the Computer Security and Network Technology Associate of Applied Science program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
Spring 2025
Enterprise Network Design
Completed an enterprise networking project focused on VLANs, routing, switching, wireless design, infrastructure planning, structured cabling, security, and technical documentation.
June 2025
CompTIA A+ Certified
Earned the CompTIA A+ certification, validating foundational knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, networking, security, and technical-support practices.
Spring 2026
CSNT Capstone Project
Completed a five-week enterprise infrastructure project demonstrating skills developed throughout the CSNT program. The project included technical implementation, more than 325 pages of documentation, a formal report, a presentation, and recorded demonstration videos.
June 2026
CSNT Graduate
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lake Washington Institute of Technology with an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Security and Network Technology.
Today
Building Forward
Continuing to expand my portfolio through home-lab projects, self-hosting, automation, technical documentation, enterprise infrastructure work, and professional development.
Technical Experience
Technologies I Work With
Operating Systems
Windows, Windows Server, macOS, Ubuntu, Fedora, Kali Linux, and AlmaLinux
Networking
UniFi, Cisco, Juniper, Netgear, TP-Link, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, OpenVPN, and wireless design
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, cloud networking, hosted services, and serverless computing
Scripting
Python, Bash, PowerShell, and JavaScript
Virtualization
VMware Fusion, VMware Workstation, Parallels Desktop, VirtualBox, UTM, and Hyper-V
Web & Hosting
HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Nginx, Apache, Linux hosting, reverse proxies, and self-hosted services
Personal Interests
Beyond the Keyboard
Favorite Video Game Series
The Legend of Zelda
Favorite Operating System
macOS
Tabletop Games
Scythe and Dungeons & Dragons
Creative Background
Digital media and video production
Film Favorites
John Hughes and Josh Hutcherson
Travel Destinations
Scotland and Ireland
Background
My Journey into IT
My path into Information Technology has been shaped by technical curiosity, hands-on experience, and a strong background in customer-facing roles. Before transitioning into IT, I worked in customer service, retail management, warehouse operations, and telecommunications. Those roles helped me develop problem-solving, leadership, communication, and troubleshooting skills that continue to benefit me in technical environments.
While earning my degree, I completed projects involving Windows Server administration, Linux systems, networking, cloud computing, Python, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript automation, cybersecurity, and enterprise infrastructure design. Each project strengthened both my technical abilities and my appreciation for careful planning, documentation, testing, and continuous learning.
Continuing Education
Home Lab
Server rack photo coming soon
theJMang Media Network
Current Infrastructure
Hosts the infrastructure behind my portfolio, virtualization environment, self-hosted services, development projects, and enterprise lab. Devices throughout the network are named after characters, locations, and creatures from The Legend of Zelda.Outside of coursework, I maintain a personal home lab where I continue exploring enterprise technologies. It serves as a testing environment for virtualization, Linux servers, networking, automation, self-hosted services, and infrastructure changes before I implement new ideas in larger projects.
Building and maintaining a home lab has become one of my favorite ways to continue learning beyond the classroom while experimenting with both new and legacy technologies in a safe, controlled environment.
The lab is designed to simulate a modern enterprise environment by integrating networking, identity management, virtualization, cloud services, automation, storage, monitoring, and self-hosted infrastructure.
Compute
M4 Pro Mac minis, 2014 Mac minis, a 2012 Mac mini Server, and Mac Pro systems supporting virtualization and Linux workloads
Storage
Synology eight-bay NAS with 20 TB drives and 10 GbE connectivity for storage, backups, and project files
Networking
UniFi gateways, PoE switches, aggregation switching, 10 GbE links, VLANs, and Wi-Fi 7 access points
Security & Power
UniFi security cameras and doorbells, CyberPower UPS units, and a UniFi PDU Pro for visibility and resiliency
Infrastructure Services
- Minecraft server hosting
- Web-server virtual machines
- Ubuntu Linux systems for testing and administration
- Kali Linux systems for security practice and tooling
- NAS storage for files, backups, and project assets
Network Architecture
- UniFi Dream Machine Pro SE and Dream Machine Pro
- Two UniFi USW Pro 24 PoE switches
- UniFi eight-port aggregation switch
- Multiple eight-port access switches
- Four UniFi Wi-Fi 7 access points
How I Work
Guiding Principles
Build to Understand
I learn best by building complete systems and seeing how each component connects to the larger environment.
Document Everything
Clear documentation makes technical work easier to maintain, explain, troubleshoot, validate, and improve.
Keep Learning
Technology changes constantly, so curiosity and continuous learning are essential parts of working in IT.
Share Knowledge
A good project should leave behind notes, diagrams, evidence, and explanations that help someone else understand it.
Personal Background
Beyond Technology
When I am not working on IT projects, I enjoy gaming, exploring new technologies, and revisiting some of my favorite games from childhood. I am a longtime fan of The Legend of Zelda series, which inspired the Master Sword Publications theme used throughout several of my academic projects.
I also have a background in digital media and video production, giving me experience in both technical and creative disciplines. That combination has helped me develop strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills alongside my technical work.
My other interests include hiking, camping, traveling, tabletop games, and spending time with friends. Scythe is one of my favorite board games, and I am currently learning Dungeons & Dragons while developing my own campaign as a Dungeon Master.
Next Chapter
Looking Forward
Completing the CSNT program at LWTech marks the beginning of the next chapter in my IT career. My goal is to continue growing as a systems administrator and infrastructure professional while expanding my knowledge of cloud computing, cybersecurity, automation, and enterprise networking.
This portfolio represents the work I have completed so far, and I look forward to adding many more projects as I continue learning and building throughout my career.