Matthew Polzin

I’m a Data Center Technician at Microsoft supporting cloud and AI infrastructure through hands-on server, network, storage, cabling, and hardware lifecycle operations. I also hold associate degrees in Cybersecurity and IT Networking and maintain a home lab focused on virtualization, automation, and advanced networking.

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Matthew Polzin's cybersecurity, networking, Linux, and cloud training badges

Certifications and Course Badges

My coursework and independent training have earned recognition across cybersecurity, networking, Linux, cloud security, and systems administration.

  • TestOut CyberDefense Pro
  • Cisco CyberOps Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • CO+I Learning Validated DC Ops Breakfix I
  • Ascend Server+
  • Ascend PenTest+
  • Ascend MS Windows Server 2019 Administration
  • Red Hat Academy Program Learner
  • AWS Academy Graduate - Cloud Security Foundations
Collage of Matthew Polzin's Proxmox, UniFi, VLAN, and hardware projects

Projects

I use practical projects to deepen my skills beyond the classroom and solve real infrastructure problems.

  • Building a virtualization lab with Proxmox.
  • Maintaining a 36U rack with Dell servers and UniFi network equipment.
  • Designing a segmented home network with managed switches, access points, and VLANs.
  • Hosting applications and game servers.
  • Automating tasks and building Discord bots with Python.
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