Hi, I’m Will Chamness

I’m an IT Support Specialist with a lot of motivation and eagerness to learn new things and apply my skills.

A passion for creating things

The goals for my career

Creating quality applications

  • Designing creative solutions to problems.
  • Creating code to maximize performance.
  • Improving user experience and enjoyment.
data center in server room with server racks

Maintaining infrastructure for users

  • Creating stable networks for many to use.
  • Maximizing availability for critical network services.
  • Implementing network solutions to improve efficiency.

The freedom to learn new talents

An overview of my professional skills

Programming Languages

Developing solutions to problems in languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, and Bash.

Backend Engineering

Using technologies such as Flask and ExpressJS to create REST APIs to deliver data to the user.

Frontend Engineering

Providing a quality user experience with libraries and frameworks such as ReactJS and Bootstrap.

Cisco Networking

Configuring Cisco routers, switches, and layer-3 switches used for critical network infrastructure.

Docker Deployment

Building Docker containers for instant deployment of applications anywhere.

Virtualization

Dividing servers efficiently with hypervisors such as Proxmox for various applications and services.

Database Management

Storing vital information in SQL and NoSQL databases such as Postgres and MongoDB.

Linux Administration

Installing and administering Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, Alpine, Fedora Server, and Arch Linux.

Private Cloud Engineering

Creating and maintaining the infrastructure for a small private cloud to host applications such as this website.

Equipping myself with valuable knowledge

A list of my formal education and certifications

  • University of South Carolina Upstate
    • Major in Computer Science
    • Minor in Mathematics
    • 3.8 GPA
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification
  • Microsoft Technology Associate Certification in Cybersecurity