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// IT & Cybersecurity - University of Cincinnati
Networking, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies - from coursework, co-ops, and projects.
I'm a double major in Information Technology (Networking concentration) and Cybersecurity at the University of Cincinnati, graduating May 2027 with a 4.0 GPA. Across four co-ops I've designed network architecture, automated business workflows, and led cybersecurity awareness initiatives. I'm CompTIA Security+ and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certified.
At a glance
Education
- M.S. IT
- B.S. IT (Networking)
- B.S. Cybersecurity
Expected May 2027
Focus
- Network Architecture
- Segmentation & Trust Boundaries
- System Hardening
- Automation & Documentation
Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- CompTIA ITF+
Co-ops
- Maverick Molding Company
- Shepherd Color Company
- Fecon LLC
- Digital Futures UCSIM
Three industry, one university research.
About
About Me
I build and design infrastructure with a security-first mindset. I specialize in network architecture, segmentation, and system hardening. Automation and documentation drive every decision, so systems run unattended and stay reliable over time. I've built and secured IoT, ICS, and OT networks where legacy equipment and safety constraints shape every security choice, and hybrid environments where on-prem and cloud have to operate as one system. My goal is to work in infrastructure security.
Featured Work
Selected Projects
Under construction - project write-ups are still being filled in.
Self-Hosted Personal Portfolio
This site, self-hosted on a Raspberry Pi in an isolated network segment, with automatic HTTPS, DDNS, and VPN-based management. Live at justingarter.com.
3D Printer Remote Management & Optimization
An Ender 3 V2 rebuilt on Klipper and driven from a browser over HTTPS. A LAN assessment found its control API reachable without credentials - now closed at two layers.