HI THERE I’m Dominick DeVentura
Information Science Student Based in Pittsburgh.

  • 3+ Years Professional Experience
  • 10+ Years Personal Experience
  • 4+ Years Education

About Me

Hi, my name is Dominick DeVentura and I'm a senior at the University of Pittsburgh. I'm currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in information science. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, and hope stay here after finishing school. I'm looking to have a strong start to my career this summer. I am highly motivated to provide a rich quality of work and gain valuable experience. In addition to my coursework, I've been involved in several extracurricular activities, including founding a paintball club at my school and participating in the Future Business Leaders of America program. My favorite hobby is finding new ways to implement technology in my daily life to make my work more efficient.

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Core Skills

  • Microsoft 365
  • Ubuntu
  • Debian
  • Networking
  • Proxmox
  • Docker
  • Github
  • Cybersecurity
  • System Administration
  • Ticketing
  • Windows 10/11
  • Linux
  • Computer Hardware
  • RSAT Tools

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Work Experience

2023

UPMC

Summer Associate

Collaborated with the network security team to proactively identify and implement preventive measures against potential cyber threats. Responsibilites included:

  • Updating firewall firmware and policy
  • Identifying vulnerable IoT devices
  • Learning from a diverse team of highly skilled individuals
  • Contacting third parties to ensure VPN technologies are up-to-date

Some skills that I have gained experience in include:

  • Palo Alto firewall
  • Enterprise grade networking architechture
  • Bluecat
  • Azure
2022

#1 Cochran

Summer IT Intern

Was the single information technology intern chosen for the 2022 summer. Spent ten weeks working with the department to build new skills and gain real world experience. Responsibilites included:

  • Handling access control for employees
  • Worked as a tier 1 tech to solve support tickets
  • Deploying new technology to various locations in the Pittsburgh area
  • Imaging new and used computers to prepare them for use

Some skills that I have gained experience in include:

  • Asset management utilities
  • Endpoint management software
  • Cybersecurity tools such as Mimecast, Darktrace and Sophos
  • Ticketing platform, Zendesk
  • Microsoft 365
2021-2022

University of Pittsburgh - School of Education

Desktop Support Technician

Assisted affilaites of school with IT related needs. Responsibilites include:

  • Traveling on a weekly basis to an offsite location for support tickets
  • Imaging new and used computers to prepare them for use
  • Assisting walk-in customers with troubleshooting tier 1 tech support

What I'm working on now

Homelab

Homelabbing is the process of taking computer hardware in the home and using it to learn and build new IT skills. Some common uses include self-hosting, networking, and virtualization.

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What I've done in the past

Freelance Computer Work

2020-Present

I started work as a freelance computer technician a number of years back. My services quickly became in demand, and I was able to find new clients through word-of-mouth referrals.

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Rabbit Treasures

2018-2022

In 2018, my family started an eCommerce business called Rabbit Treasures. The business sold pet supplies and related gifts. I was responsible for all of the IT work.

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Building a Computer

2016

Most people in an IT or computer science field will build their own computer at some point. Some even regard it as a rite-of-passage. This is the story of how I built mine.

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Creating a Video Game

2013-2014

I had always been fascinated by video games as a child. When I signed up for an online course on how to make my own game in 2013, it became one of the most rewarding expereinces of my life.

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