Jacob O'Quinn

Aspiring IT Professional | CompTIA Certified | Linux Enthusiast

Jacob O'Quinn

Fort Walton Beach, FL | LinkedIn Profile

Aspiring IT Professional

Information Technology student with hands-on experience in Windows, Linux, server administration, networking, and cloud computing. Founded and grew a web design business, gaining real-world skills in troubleshooting, system configuration, technical training, and client support. Strong communicator with a passion for IT. Seeking a junior role to apply and expand technical expertise in a professional environment.

Technical Skills

Operating Systems: Windows Desktop, Linux Desktop & Server (Rocky, Arch, Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.)
Networking & Security: SOHO mesh network setup, VLAN segmentation, WPA3, VPN setup
Cloud Computing: AWS EC2, remote server deployment
Servers & Administration: Plex Media Server, self-hosted Nextcloud, Samba file sharing, Docker, Podman
Hardware & Troubleshooting: Computer assembly, hardware repairs, OS installations
Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, WiX Studio, SEO, Google Ads

Certifications

CompTIA A+ (2025)
ITIL 4 (2024)
CompTIA Network+ (In Progress)
Anticipated: CompTIA Security+ (2025)

Education

BS in Information Technology - Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT
Anticipated Graduation: October 2026

Studies focused on IT foundations, network infrastructure, security, project management, data management, cloud computing, and emerging technologies. Completed front-end web development courses through Altcademy.

Professional Experience

Co-Owner | Monsoon Digital, LLC | Fort Walton Beach, FL

February 2022 – Present

Designed, built, and optimized websites for small businesses.
Provided technical training through WiX Studio CMS.
Supported clients with hosting, domain setup, and troubleshooting.
Managed SEO and Google Ads campaigns to drive client revenue.
Contracted by Operation HOPE to teach web design and digital marketing workshops.

CRM Systems Administrator | Cornerstone Financial | Fort Walton Beach, FL

November 2024 – Present

Configured and managed G5 CRM for a financial advisor.
Built automated email campaigns and segmentation filters.
Developed dashboards for task prioritization and workflow management.

Projects

AWS Cloud VPN Deployment: Deployed AWS EC2 servers and configured OpenVPN for secure remote access.
Rocky Linux Home Server: Hosted TeamSpeak, Samba, Plex, Nextcloud with Docker/Podman management.
SOHO Mesh Network: Built segmented WPA3 mesh network to isolate IoT and personal devices.
Other Projects: Assembled and configured multiple desktops, expanded virtualization skills with Docker & Podman across Linux distributions.

About Me

I’m Jacob O’Quinn, an aspiring IT professional based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. My passion for technology started early — building PCs, managing home networks, and becoming the unofficial “tech support” for family and friends. After co-founding Monsoon Digital with my dad, I immersed myself in web design and digital marketing. But I realized that if I wanted to play in the big leagues, I needed to go deeper — beyond website builders and shortcuts.

I pivoted into formal technical education, enrolling at Western Governors University to pursue a Bachelor’s of Science in Information Technology. Through WGU’s competency-based program, I’ve been able to complete 43% of a four-year bachelor’s degree in IT in just seven months, earning certifications like CompTIA A+ and ITIL 4 along the way, with Network+ and Security+ soon to follow — all while continuing to run Monsoon Digital and manage CRM systems for a financial advisor.

Outside of school and business, I built a hardened home server from using Rocky Linux, running services like Nextcloud, Samba, VoIP (TeamSpeak), Minecraft, and RustDesk — all containerized securely with rootless Podman, protected by SELinux and Firewalld. I also rebuilt Monsoon Digital’s website using Hugo, achieving 100/100 PageSpeed scores on Netlify with a Cloudflare CDN and GitHub-based CI/CD pipeline.

I’m highly ambitious, deeply curious, and thrive working independently — though I’m eager to grow in collaborative environments as I step into the next phase of my career. My ultimate goals are to work in cloud engineering, cybersecurity, or networking, continually expanding my skills and making a real impact.

Outside of IT, I enjoy gaming, fitness, movies and constantly learning new tech. I’m proud of my work ethic — when a client or employer reaches out, I move fast. I’ve built my reputation on always being responsive, reliable, and professional — and I carry that same standard into everything I do.