Who I Am
About Me.
My Story
My Journey
Hey, I'm James. I tend to be the one who figures things out. I've always been drawn to how technology works, not just using it, but understanding what's actually going on underneath.
In high school I took dual credit CIT courses through ECTC, which gave me a real head start and confirmed that this is exactly what I want to do. On top of that I've been self-teaching, for example, building this website, setting up servers, and poking around with things I find interesting. I learn best by just jumping in and doing it.
This fall I'm starting at ECTC for my Associate's in Computer Information Technology, and from there I plan to transfer to WKU to pursue a B.S. in Cybersecurity. I'm early in my journey, but I'm serious about it.
Background
Where I've Been & Where I'm Going
August 2026 — Present
A.A.S. Computer Information Technology
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College (ECTC)
Starting my formal college journey in CIT. Building on the foundation I got through dual credit and self-teaching, and getting deeper into networking, systems, and security fundamentals.
March 2026 - Present
IT / SOC Technician
QSI, Inc
2023-2025
Dual Credit CIT Courses
ECTC via High School
Took college-level Computer Information Technology courses through ECTC while still in high school. Got hands-on with real coursework and confirmed this was the direction I wanted to go.
How I Work
What I Believe In
Learn by Doing
I don't wait until I feel "ready." I build things, break things, and figure it out along the way. That's how this site got made.
Stay Consistent
I'm not the flashiest person, but I show up and put in the work. Slow and steady progress beats doing nothing every time.
Keep It Real
I'm at the start of my career and I own that. I'd rather be honest about where I am and keep improving than pretend I know everything.
Outside of Tech
What I Do for Fun
Golf
I enjoy getting out on the course. There's something about the focus it takes that I really like — similar to debugging, honestly.
Photography
I like capturing moments and landscapes. It's taught me a lot about patience and paying attention to details.
Fishing
Hard to beat spending a quiet morning out on the water. It's my go-to way to clear my head and recharge.