Data Center Technician & Networking Professional

Mohamed Mohamud

Data Center Technician at a hyperscale AI data center, pursuing CCNA certification to grow into networking. Security+ and ISC2 CC certified, with hands-on experience in structured cabling, rack-and-stack infrastructure, and port-level troubleshooting.

CCNA · In Progress CompTIA Security+ ISC2 CC DoD 8570 IAT Level II
Mohamed Mohamud
Projects
6+
Live and deployed
Certification
Sec+
SY0-701 · April 2026
Next Cert
CCNA
In Progress
Degrees
3
AS · BS · MS (in progress)
01 / ABOUT

From the helpdesk
to the data center floor.

Three degrees, two careers, one direction: networking infrastructure.

I started in physical security working shifts as an officer and supervisor at Allied Universal and Securitas. That gave me a ground-level understanding of access control, incident documentation, and risk that most IT people never get. From there I moved into desktop support at Franklin University, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues for staff and students every day.

I passed CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) in April 2026, satisfying DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements, and followed it with the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) in May 2026. I'm now pursuing CCNA certification to build deeper networking expertise — routing, switching, and the protocols that keep infrastructure running.

Since July 2026 I've been working as a Data Center Technician at a hyperscale AI data center, installing and maintaining low-voltage and fiber cabling infrastructure, performing rack-and-stack builds, and troubleshooting port-level connectivity for critical systems. I'm building on that hands-on infrastructure experience, and my CCNA studies, to grow into Network Technician, NOC, and Data Center Operations roles.

02 / EXPERIENCE

Where I've worked.

JUL 2026 — NOW
Data Center Technician
EOS IT SOLUTIONS
Low-Voltage & Fiber Cabling Rack & Stack BICSI / ANSI / EIA-TIA

Installing, terminating, and maintaining low-voltage and fiber cabling infrastructure at a hyperscale AI data center. Rack-and-stack equipment installation, MOP/CMOP-guided cable management, live network device service swaps, and port map troubleshooting to meet SLA requirements. Studying for CCNA certification alongside this role to build deeper routing and switching expertise.

2025 — NOW
Independent Security Projects
SELF-DIRECTED
Security+ Supabase Claude API GitHub

Building hands-on cybersecurity projects: a threat intelligence platform aggregating CISA KEV, AlienVault OTX, and AbuseIPDB feeds; a Security+ exam prep app used to pass SY0-701; and an AI-powered CTF lab. Pursuing MS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at WGU.

2023 — 2025
Desktop Technician
FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY
Active Directory Windows / macOS Help Desk

IT support for university staff and students. Hardware diagnostics, software configuration, network troubleshooting, Active Directory user management, and help desk ticket resolution across Windows and macOS environments.

2022–2026
Shift Supervisor / Security Officer
SECURITAS · ALLIED UNIVERSAL
Access Control Incident Response Risk Assessment

Physical security operations at multiple sites. Access control enforcement, incident response and documentation, patrol coordination, risk assessment, and shift supervision of security personnel.

03 / SKILLS

What I know.

Networking

CCNA (In Progress) Routing & Switching Fundamentals TCP/IP Port Mapping Cabling Infrastructure

Data Center Operations

Rack & Stack Low-Voltage & Fiber Cabling BICSI / ANSI / EIA-TIA Standards MOP / CMOP Procedures Port Mapping

IT Support

Active Directory Desktop Support Help Desk Network Troubleshooting Windows / macOS Hardware Diagnostics

Cybersecurity

Threat Intelligence GRC SOC Operations Incident Response Risk Assessment NIST CSF OWASP Top 10 Access Control Vulnerability Analysis

Development

HTML / CSS / JS Supabase GitHub Pages React REST APIs Edge Functions Claude API

Data & Analytics

Business Analytics Power BI SQL Excel Data Visualization
Certifications
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
Cisco
In Progress
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
CompTIA · Passed April 2026
Certified · DoD 8570 IAT Level II
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
ISC2 · Passed May 2026  ·  cc.kulaninstitute.org
Certified
CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003)
In Progress
Education
MS Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University (WGU) · In Progress
BS Business Administration
Franklin University · GPA 3.5
AS Computer Science
Columbus State Community College · GPA 3.4
04 / WORK

What I've built.

Live projects. All deployed. All functional.

Education · Cybersecurity

Security+ Exam Prep

Self-contained exam prep app with 373 questions, adaptive flashcards, Exam Simulator, Cyber Blitz mini-game, and three PBQ simulations. Built and used to pass SY0-701 in April 2026.

HTML / CSS / JS LocalStorage Zero Dependencies
373
Questions
Pass
Apr 2026
Try It → GitHub →
CTF · Blue Team · Hands-on Lab

Kulan Cyber Lab

AI-powered cybersecurity training platform with 32 lab topics across four types: CTF Challenges, Guided Attack Simulations, Blue Team Defense Labs, and Security+ domain exercises. Claude API is routed through a Supabase Edge Function proxy so API keys never touch the browser. Difficulty selector, live CTF timer, lab history, and completion tracking built in.

Claude API Supabase Edge Functions CTF Challenges Blue Team Labs OWASP Top 10
32
Lab Topics
4
Lab Types
Try the Lab → GitHub →
Cybersecurity · Certification Hub

ISC2 CC Study Hub

Full study platform for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) exam. 1000 practice questions across all 5 domains, with a full exam simulator matching the real format: 100 questions, 120 minutes, 700/1000 to pass. Covers security principles, business continuity, access controls, network security, and security operations.

ISC2 CC 1000 Questions 5 Domains Exam Simulator HTML / CSS / JS
1000
Questions
5
Domains
Try It → GitHub →
Cybersecurity · Certification Hub

CySA+ Study Hub

A dedicated study and practice platform built while pursuing CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003). Covers threat and vulnerability management, security operations, incident response, and compliance. Built to reinforce hands-on analyst skills beyond the Security+ foundation.

CompTIA CySA+ Threat Analysis Vulnerability Mgmt Incident Response HTML / CSS / JS
Live Site → GitHub →
05 / LABS

Recent labs.

Loading labs...
06 / NOW

What I'm doing.

Updated Aug 2026
  • Working as a Data Center Technician at a hyperscale AI data center via EOS IT Solutions, targeting Network Technician, NOC, and Data Center Operations roles.
  • Studying for CCNA certification to build routing and switching expertise, alongside an MS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at WGU.
  • Building SentinelIQ Phase 2: AI-powered threat scoring and alert automation.
  • Growing Kulan Cyber Lab with AI-driven CTF scenarios for Security+ learners.
  • Co-hosting Intel Cast podcast on cybersecurity and tech education for the Somali diaspora.
07 / WRITING

Recent writing.

Loading posts...
08 / CONTACT

Let's work together.

MESSAGE SENT. WILL REPLY WITHIN 48 HOURS.