Documenting my IT journey

My Services

User & Endpoint Support

Technical support through chat, email and ticketing, with clear communication, professional tone, fault diagnosis, incident documentation and guidance toward resolution. Basic troubleshooting of laptops, peripherals, Wi-Fi, operating systems, user environments and common workstation issues..

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Network Support

Practical knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, LAN/WAN, gateways, client-server communication, routers, switches, Wi-Fi/AP, cabling, connectivity testing and network troubleshooting.

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Systems Administration & Cloud Foundations

Practice with Windows and Linux server environments, identity and access management, service operation, firewall rules, port management, system updates, basic hardening, resource monitoring, log analysis, backup/recovery basics, and cloud infrastructure foundations.

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About Me

Building my path in IT Support & Infrastructure

I am Bruno Veiga, a technology professional transitioning into IT Support and Infrastructure. My focus is practical: technical support, networking, Linux, servers, VPS environments, troubleshooting, documentation and cloud foundations.

I am building hands-on labs to show how I learn, configure, test and document real systems. My goal is to grow into IT Support, Systems Support and Infrastructure roles where I can help users, maintain services and support reliable technology environments.

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bruno-veiga

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IT Support · Networks · Servers · Linux · Cloud Foundations

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Build → Test → Troubleshoot → Document → Improve

Portfolio Evidence

Featured Labs

Hands-on projects that show my practice with IT support, networking, Linux servers, cloud foundations, workplace applications and technical documentation.

Live Project 01
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VPS Portfolio Deployment

Deployed and customized this WordPress portfolio on an Ubuntu VPS using Nginx, PHP, MariaDB, SSH access, firewall rules and basic server administration.

Ubuntu Nginx MariaDB PHP SSH UFW
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Technical Lab 02
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Linux Server Hardening & Monitoring

Practiced Linux administration tasks including system updates, UFW firewall, SSH hardening, service checks, log review, monitoring commands, backup and recovery basics.

Ubuntu Server UFW SSH systemctl Logs Backup
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Network Lab 03
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Network Support Lab

Built and documented small network scenarios using IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, NAT, gateway concepts, connectivity testing and troubleshooting.

TCP/IP DNS DHCP NAT Packet Tracer Ping
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Support Ops 04
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CLEAR-IT Support Operations Lab

Built a support workflow lab focused on client briefing analysis, scope definition, ticket-style documentation, professional communication and clear support proposals.

Briefing Scope Tickets Docs Communication
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Planned 05
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Microsoft 365 Support Lab

Planned lab focused on Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, account access, collaboration tools and basic productivity support.

Microsoft 365 Teams Outlook OneDrive SharePoint
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Planned 06
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Windows Server & Active Directory Lab

Planned lab focused on Windows Server, Active Directory, users, groups, permissions, DNS, DHCP, shared folders and basic domain administration.

Windows Server Active Directory DNS DHCP Permissions
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“Every lab is a way to turn theory into confidence: build it, test it, break it, fix it, and document what was learned.”
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Learning Path

Education & Certifications

Formal education, professional certificates and focused training that support my transition into IT Support, systems, networking and infrastructure operations.

Completed 🎓

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

University of Massachusetts Boston

Academic foundation in information technology, software concepts, databases, systems thinking and technical problem solving.

IT Foundations Databases Systems
In Progress 🧰

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Google / Coursera

Training in IT support fundamentals, networking, operating systems, system administration, troubleshooting and security basics.

IT Support Networking Troubleshooting
Studying 🖥️

CompTIA A+

Certification Preparation

Focused study on hardware, operating systems, endpoints, troubleshooting, networking basics, security concepts and support procedures.

Hardware Endpoints Support
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Skodji Digital — Linux & Cloud Foundations

Skodji Digital / Learn2Earn Project

Practical training with Ubuntu Server, SSH, users, permissions, Nginx, UFW firewall, monitoring, logs, backups, VPS practice and documentation.

Linux VPS Cloud Basics
Planned 💼

Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

Microsoft / Coursera

Planned learning focused on Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, workplace applications and productivity support.

Microsoft 365 Teams Outlook
Planned 🔐

Windows Server & Active Directory

Future Lab / Course Track

Planned focus on Windows Server, Active Directory, users, groups, permissions, DNS, DHCP, shared folders and basic domain administration.

Windows Server Active Directory DNS/DHCP
“My goal is not only to learn technology, but to become the kind of professional who can serve users well, support teams with confidence, and keep improving through practice and responsibility.”
Professional Background

Professional Experience

My work background combines backend development, systems testing, infrastructure exposure, web/digital work, tutoring and customer-facing experience. I am now redirecting that foundation toward IT Support, networking, systems administration and infrastructure operations.

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Technical Experience

Backend & Application Support Exposure

Worked with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL and application modules. Gained experience troubleshooting backend logic, validating data, debugging errors, working with databases and understanding how applications, data and infrastructure connect.

Java Spring Boot REST APIs SQL Debugging
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Testing & Validation

Systems Testing & Validation Support

Supported software testing and system validation tasks in a government environment. Practiced checking system behavior, identifying inconsistencies, documenting issues, communicating findings and supporting acceptance/testing workflows.

Testing Validation Documentation Issue Tracking Communication
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Infrastructure Exposure

Big Data & Infrastructure Internship

Worked with Linux environments and distributed systems concepts. Practiced installing and configuring Apache Hadoop, documenting technical steps and building stronger awareness of servers, infrastructure and data-processing workflows.

Linux Hadoop Servers Documentation Data Systems
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Web & Digital Work

Web & Digital Media Experience

Worked with web pages, digital platforms, e-commerce content and online presentation. Developed experience in web content, client-facing digital work, communication and technical creativity.

Web Content Digital Platforms E-commerce Client Work Communication
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Transferable Experience

Earlier Professional Experience

Built transferable experience through WordPress web work, academic support in HTML, JavaScript and Microsoft Office, customer-facing roles and field work. Developed communication, patience, discipline, adaptability and problem-solving habits that now support my transition into IT Support.

WordPress HTML JavaScript Microsoft Office Customer Support

My background is varied, but my next step is focused: IT Support, Infrastructure, and the practical work of keeping systems running.

People Skills Problem Solving Reliability Systems Mindset
Professional Recommendation

What Others Say

A recommendation from a professional environment where I contributed to technical projects, collaborated with a development team, and continued building my path in technology.

Bruno demonstrated a high level of professionalism, competence, and dedication, contributing positively to the projects where he was involved.

Let’s Connect

Open to IT Support & Infrastructure Opportunities

I am currently focused on IT Support, networking, server administration, Linux, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and cloud foundations. I am building hands-on labs, documenting my work, and preparing for entry-level and junior technical support roles.

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