IT PROFESSIONAL · STUDENT · HOMELAB BUILDER
I build dependable systems and make technology easier to use.
I am an IT service technician and full-time student based in the Denver area. My work focuses on endpoint support, infrastructure, automation, networking, and practical self-hosted systems.
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Lincoln Meakim
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IT Service Technician
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Infrastructure
Endpoint Management
Networking
Self-Hosting
Business Intelligence
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Denver, Colorado
ABOUT
Technology that works in the real world.
I enjoy turning complicated technical environments into systems that are organized, reliable, and understandable. My experience spans end-user support, Windows deployment, network troubleshooting, Docker, TrueNAS, media systems, monitoring, and documentation.
EXPERIENCE
Professional background
IT Service Technician
Tallgrass Energy
Support enterprise users, troubleshoot endpoint and software issues, assist with Windows 11 deployments, imaging, updates, account access, hardware setup, and day-to-day IT operations.
Information Technology Intern
York Space Systems
Built early professional experience supporting users, devices, and technology operations in a fast-moving aerospace environment.
Business Intelligence Student
Minor in Computer Information Systems
Studying the connection between business decisions, data, information systems, and technical infrastructure.
SELECTED PROJECTS
Infrastructure I designed and maintain
TrueNAS and Docker Service Platform
Designed and maintain a self-hosted infrastructure environment built around TrueNAS SCALE, Docker applications, persistent storage, reverse proxying, backups, monitoring, and remote access.
Segmented UniFi Network
Built a managed home network with UniFi routing, VLAN-aware device segmentation, DNS filtering, printer access rules, and secure exposure of selected services.
Automated Media Platform
Integrated Plex with automated media management, remote requests, monitoring, storage mounts, VPN-routed downloads, and performance troubleshooting for high-bitrate 4K playback.
Monitoring and Service Dashboard
Created a centralized dashboard for service health, hardware visibility, application links, uptime history, and system status across the homelab.
SKILLS
Tools and technologies
Infrastructure
TrueNAS SCALE, ZFS, Docker, Linux, Windows, SMB, storage, backups, virtualization
Networking
UniFi, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, reverse proxies, firewall rules, remote access
Endpoint Support
Windows 11, imaging, hardware support, software deployment, troubleshooting, documentation
Automation and Data
PowerShell, YAML, Docker Compose, monitoring, dashboards, business intelligence concepts
LET'S CONNECT
Interested in infrastructure, systems, or IT operations?
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