Trenton Abbott
I am a
About Me
IT Support Specialist and Cybersecurity Student dedicated to securing critical infrastructure.
CompTIA A+ certified IT Support Specialist with 3+ years of experience in public safety IT operations and technical support. Adept at incident documentation, user account management, and ensuring high availability of mission-critical systems.
I actively operate a home server lab to simulate enterprise environments, where I test cybersecurity concepts, explore network configurations (VLANs, Cloudflare), and manage user accounts in Windows and Active Directory. I regularly deploy web services and applications using Docker and Nginx, gaining practical, hands-on experience.
Technical Skills
OS & Administration
- Windows 10/11 & Microsoft 365
- Active Directory
- System Imaging & Provisioning
Networking
- VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
- Cloudflare Tunneling
- Network Troubleshooting
Tools & Platforms
- Docker & Nginx
- VPN, RDP, TeamViewer
- Server Hardware
Resume
Education
B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Est. Graduation: 2026
Western Governors University
College of Health Professions
2018 - 2019
Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Dean's List, Fall Semester 2018.
Professional Experience
Telecommunicator
June 2023 - Present
Medic911, Charlotte, NC
- Provide technical support for critical dispatch systems, troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues to maintain 100% operational uptime.
- Maintain thorough documentation of incidents, requests, and resolutions within a case management system.
- Collaborate with multi-agency teams to coordinate IT and communications for emergency responses.
Emergency Advisor
March 2022 - June 2023
OnStar Emergency, Charlotte, NC
- Handled inbound technical and emergency requests, using remote tools to diagnose vehicle system status.
- Provided clear, non-technical instructions to users in stressful situations for effective problem resolution.
Portfolio
A collection of photos from my trip to see the Starship launch at SpaceX in June 2024 as well as NASA Houston.
Contact
Please feel free to reach out with any opportunities.
Location
Charlotte, NC