IT Support • Cybersecurity Student • BSIT

IT Support Specialist building a future in cybersecurity.

I’m Ron McCune, an IT Support Specialist and BSIT student at Kent State University studying Cybersecurity and Forensics. This portfolio highlights my IT experience, coursework, technical projects, and hands-on learning as I continue growing into the cybersecurity field.

3.958 GPA
49 Credits Earned
BSIT Cybersecurity & Forensics
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Real IT experience while building cybersecurity skills.

I’m currently working in IT support while earning my BSIT degree with a focus in Cybersecurity and Forensics. My background includes troubleshooting users, systems, accounts, Microsoft 365, hardware, remote access issues, and production technology. I’m continuing to build my technical foundation through school, work experience, hands-on projects, and home lab practice.

IT Support

Hands-on experience supporting users, Windows devices, Microsoft 365, accounts, hardware, remote tools, and business systems.

Cybersecurity Student

Studying Cybersecurity and Forensics while building a stronger foundation in networking, systems, security concepts, and risk awareness.

Project Builder

Building web projects, class assignments, and technical labs to strengthen problem-solving, documentation, and real-world technical skills.

Tools and technologies I’m building experience with.

My skills come from a mix of real IT support work, college coursework, self-study, and hands-on technical projects.

IT Support

Windows Support Remote Support Ticketing User Accounts Hardware Printers Troubleshooting

Microsoft / Identity

Microsoft 365 Outlook Active Directory Intune MFA Permissions Account Access

Networking / Systems

DNS DHCP TCP/IP VMware vSphere Windows Systems Production Systems

Web / Programming

HTML CSS JavaScript React Firebase GitHub Responsive Design

Cybersecurity Learning

Security Basics Cyber Ethics Account Security Access Control Networking Risk Awareness Safe Testing

Currently Improving

PowerShell Cloud Admin Network+ Security+ Home Lab Documentation Security Tools

Enterprise IT support experience.

My current IT role gives me hands-on experience supporting users, systems, devices, access issues, Microsoft tools, and production technology in a real business environment.

Senior Specialist, IT Support

Great Lakes Cheese

Current Role

I support day-to-day IT issues including user accounts, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Windows devices, remote troubleshooting, hardware problems, access issues, documentation, ticketing, and production-related technology.

Active Directory Microsoft 365 Intune Outlook VMware / vSphere Remote Support Windows Administration Hardware Troubleshooting Network Troubleshooting Production Systems Documentation Ticketing Systems

Hands-on projects I’ve built while learning.

These projects show my progress with web development, problem-solving, user input, technical documentation, security-focused ideas, and real practice.

Portfolio Website

A professional portfolio built with HTML and CSS to showcase my IT background, school progress, technical projects, and cybersecurity goals.

HTML CSS GitHub Pages Responsive Design

Bill Tracker Web App

A personal finance tracker with login, income and bill forms, monthly calendar view, and real-time summaries using React and Firebase.

React Firebase JavaScript Authentication

Password Manager

A password-focused class project built while learning JavaScript, user input, and basic security-focused application ideas.

HTML CSS JavaScript Security Practice

Building hands-on IT and cybersecurity practice.

I’m building a home lab to keep improving my skills with systems, networking, administration, virtualization, and cybersecurity fundamentals outside of class and work.

Systems

Practicing with Windows systems, virtual machines, user accounts, permissions, and basic administration.

Networking

Working on IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, troubleshooting, network basics, and how systems communicate.

Security Practice

Learning account security, access control, documentation, security tools, and safe cybersecurity testing habits.

Kent State University

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Cybersecurity and Forensics Concentration

3.958 GPA Dean’s List 49 credits earned BSIT Student

Relevant Coursework

Cyber Ethics in IT Intro to Website Technology Network Setup and Configuration Intro to OS and Networking Tech Computer Assembly and Configuration Visual Basic Programming Survey of Information Technology Workgroup Productivity Software

Certification goals.

I’m building toward industry certifications that support my IT foundation, networking knowledge, and cybersecurity career path.

CompTIA A+

Planned

CompTIA Network+

In Progress

CompTIA Security+

Planned

Cisco CCNA

Future Goal

Let’s connect.

I’m currently building my IT and cybersecurity portfolio while working toward my BSIT degree. I’m open to IT support, systems, and cybersecurity growth opportunities.