Proxmox
Architected a virtualization system to control my homelab on dual Dell R740s with Proxmox backup server to handle transferring VMs and containers.
Welcome to my site
Nathaniel Ruprecht
Google Datacenter Technician with 9 years of IT experience spanning systems administration, desktop support, and enterprise networking. Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Network and Cloud Engineering.
Work Experience
Sep 2025 - Present
Google
Datacenter Technician 2
Datacenter Technician 2
- Lead local projects and deployments in collaboration with vendor teams to increase site capabilities.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair failures on server platforms and network infrastructure.
- Develop automation tools and scripts using Python and Bash to streamline operations and increase team efficiency.
Dec 2024 - Apr 2025
Dolan Auto Group
Junior Systems Admin
Junior Systems Admin
- Administer Windows servers, Hyper-V clusters, Veeam backup systems, networking equipment, SaaS tools, Azure AD, printers, and MDM solutions to maintain peak operational reliability.
- Collaborate with the IT infrastructure team on technical projects, including printer refreshes, Active Directory audits, enterprise SaaS deployments, and new site integrations.
- Resolve tier-2 technical escalations and manage user tickets efficiently using Jira, HappyFox, and Monday.com.
Jul 2023 - Dec 2024
NV Energy
IT Enterprise Tech II
IT Enterprise Tech II
- Respond to end-users' inquiries regarding technology issues, handling incident recognition, research, isolation, and follow-up steps for first and second-tier issues.
- Utilize Azure, Intune, Identity Manager, VMware, Citrix Director, and other enterprise systems to resolve or escalate tickets.
- Manage Active Directory user accounts across domains, coordinating password resets and group membership.
Jun 2021 - Jul 2023
Renown Health
Desktop Engineer (Contract via R4Solutions)
Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
Desktop Engineer (Contract via R4Solutions)
Jan 2023 - Jul 2023- Develop and deploy automation scripts using PowerShell, PsExec, and CMD to streamline desktop provisioning and program installations.
- Implement, configure, and test new workstation hardware, operating systems, and software configurations.
- Manage vendor system integrations for hospital-wide software deployment and custom diagnostics.
- Diagnose, repair, and deploy critical workstation environments, resolving OS errors and swapping internal hardware components in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Desktop System Support Specialist
Jun 2021 - Jan 2023
Desktop System Support Specialist
Jun 2021 - Jan 2023- Diagnosed and repaired client workstations, including operating system recovery, image deployments, software provisioning, and hardware swaps in a clinical hospital environment.
- Supported major deployment initiatives, including site rollouts and Windows 10 refresh cycles.
- Leveraged ServiceNow and WorkFront to coordinate tickets and manage infrastructure tasks across designated medical zones.
Sep 2017 - May 2021
Geek Squad & Best Buy
Advanced Repair Agent (ARA)
Oct 2019 - May 2021
Advanced Repair Agent (ARA)
Oct 2019 - May 2021- Diagnosed, repaired, and replaced operating systems, local system configurations, and faulty components on client workstations and servers.
- Educated clients on hardware status and diagnostics, presenting tailored options for data protection, system recovery, or device replacement.
- Earned Apple Atlas certification to perform official hardware diagnostics and repairs on iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads.
Counter Agent (CA)
Feb 2018 - Oct 2019
Counter Agent (CA)
Feb 2018 - Oct 2019- Troubleshot local software configuration and hardware issues on a 20-minute client consultation cycle.
- Executed PXIe system imaging and hardware diagnostics suite on returned devices to certify open-box hardware compliance.
- Provisioned new client devices, installing applications, removing bloatware, and applying critical OS patches.
Computer Sales Associate
Sep 2017 - Feb 2018
Computer Sales Associate
Sep 2017 - Feb 2018- Consulted with customers to recommend software, hardware, and accessories tailored to their technical requirements.
- Maintained an up-to-date, comprehensive knowledge base on current processors, storage technologies, graphics architectures, and software licenses.
- Consistently met monthly sales targets, service attach rates, and customer feedback metrics.
Education & Certifications
Linux Essentials
Linux Professional Institute
Issued Mar 2026
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Issued Jan 2026 • Expires Jan 2029
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA
Issued Dec 2025 • Expires Jan 2029
CompTIA A+
CompTIA
Issued Sep 2025 • Expires Jan 2029
CC - Cybersecurity
ISC2
Issued Jan 2023 • Expired Jan 2026
Certified iOS Technician
Apple
Issued Jan 2019
BA in Network and Cloud Engineering
Western Governors UniversityStarted July 2025 • In Progress
- Focusing on enterprise systems architecture, software-defined networks, and cloud virtualization deployments.
- Acquiring operational competency across multi-cloud infrastructure automation, scripting, and configuration standards.
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Patch Panel
Patch Panel
Ubiquiti 48-Port Switch
10Gb TP-Link Switch
8-Port HDMI KVM
Monitor & Keyboard Mount
Dell PowerEdge R740xd
Dell PowerVault MD1200
Dell PowerEdge R740
Dell PowerVault MD1200
Dell PowerVault MD1200
Liebert 1500VA UPS
Liebert 1500VA UPS
OpenObserve
Deployed OpenObserve to collect and analyze logs from my homelab systems, utilizing its AI and alerting capabilities.
Apache Guacamole
Configured Apache Guacamole to provide clientless remote desktop access to my homelab systems, utilizing its browser-based gateway for secure connections.
Caddy
Deployed Caddy as a reverse proxy to securely expose homelab services to the internet, utilizing its automatic HTTPS capabilities to manage SSL certificates seamlessly.
CubeCoders AMP
Deployed CubeCoders AMP to manage and host dedicated game servers, utilizing its centralized web interface to automate game server provisioning, backups, and resource allocation on dual R740s.
Network UPS Tools (NUT)
Configured Network UPS Tools (NUT) to monitor uninterruptible power supplies across the homelab, automating safe shutdowns for servers and storage arrays during power events.
Contact Information
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