Hello, I'm Daniel Little
Experienced system administrator, cybersecurity student, & car enthusiast
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Skills & Achievements
- Server Administration
- Network Management
- System Administration
- Network Security
- Customer Service
- IT Support
- Policy Writing
- Grant Writing
- Managed IT for 800+ users
- Handled 1,900+ tickets
Hello,
My name is Daniel Little, I'm 23 years old, and am originally from Virginia. When I was in the 7th grade, I moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where I attended West Career and Technical Academy where I focused on studying IT Networking. Upon graduating highschool in 2020, I moved to Cedar City, Utah to attend Southern Utah University where I studied to graduate with a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity. In my first year there, I got the opportunity to work at Gateway Preparatory Academy in IT Support. I took the job, loved it, and later went full time. I transferred schools to attend online at Southern New Hampshire University & focus on working and am set to graduate Spring of 2026 with a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity.
After going full-time at Gateway Preparatory Academy, my title was changed to IT Director. Since 2022, I've managed all of our technology, created policy & procedures, applied for state & federal grants, rebuilt & managed our servers, took & handled over 1,900 tickets, and added additional infrastructure to ensure our technology runs smoothly. Working here has been a great experience, and I've learned so much. I love everyone I work with & performing well is extremely rewarding.
Beyond work, I have a personal passion for technology. I enjoy working on my own projects such as my custom computer build at home, my home network rack, and my personal websites. Additionally, I have a passion for cars & motorcycles. I am in the process of restoring and rebuilding my 1989 Mazda RX7 and enjoy working on and riding my 2016 Ninja 300. I complete all of my own maintenance on my vehicles, and I'm always looking for my next project. I also enjoy gaming in my free time when I'm not working or studying for my classes.
My journey in technology has been driven by both professional growth and personal passion. Whether it's managing complex IT infrastructure at work or tinkering with my own tech projects at home, I'm constantly learning and pushing my boundaries. As I continue my education in Cybersecurity and gain more experience in the field, I'm excited to take on new challenges and contribute to innovative solutions in the tech industry. I believe that my combination of hands-on experience, academic knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm for technology makes me a valuable asset to any team.
Sincerely,
Daniel Little
My Projects
GPA Network Clean-Up
Cleaned and organized the network infrastructure at Gateway Preparatory Academy, including the server room, network racks, and all cabling. Added additional infrastructure as needed.
GPA Server Restructure
Reinstalled all servers at Gateway Preparatory Academy to incorporate redundancy, match typical setups, and include a range of features unseen prior.
GPA Helpdesk
Took over 1,900 tickets from our helpdesk ticketing system, and handled them with a high level of professionalism and care. Documented solutions as I completed them.
GPA Security System
Oversaw installation of Verkada at Gateway Preparatory Academy, setup the system, trained applicable staff, and handled any issues that have arose thus far.
GPA Policy Writing
Created and implemented policies & procedures for the role of IT Director at Gateway Preparatory Academy. All primary functions of the job (as well as the systems within) are now documented and available for future usage.
GPA Grant Writing
Identified, researched, and wrote grants, RFPs, and other documents to secure hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding for Gateway Preparatory Academy.
GPA Network Filtering
Installed and configured Netsweeper (a web filtering software) at Gateway Preparatory Academy to block inappropriate content from being accessed by students.
GPA Data Redundancy
Installed software to allow for remote backups of all servers, added onsite backup drives, and configured all servers to use RAID 5 for data redundancy.
GPA Lab Overhaul
Reimaged all lab computers with WDS to ensure a consistent & restricted environment for students. Restructured all ethernet cabling to clean & organize the lab area.