About Me

I’m an aspiring IT professional with a strong foundation in cloud computing, systems administration, and security. I’ve completed a Higher Certificate in Cloud Computing at Eduvos, where I gained hands-on experience working with Linux, Windows Server, networking, and cloud platforms.

I’ve built and secured Linux servers, configured Windows Server entirely through the command line, and deployed cloud infrastructure using AWS. I’m currently preparing for CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+) and about to begin my ​Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Security and Network Engineering)

I enjoy working on practical, security-focused projects and documenting them clearly so they’re easy to understand and repeat.

Education

EDUVOS MIDRAND

Cloud Computing 1 Year Programme

Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Cloud Computing (NQF Level 5)

Eduvos | Completed – 2025

Completed a full-time Higher Certificate focused on cloud computing, systems administration, and IT
fundamentals.

Gained hands-on experience across cloud platforms, operating systems, networking,
security, and virtualization.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology:​ ​Security and Network Engineering (NQF Level 7)

Eduvos | 2026 - 2028

Starting my Bachelor of Science in Information Technology to build on my cloud computing and systems foundation, with a deeper focus on software development, advanced networking, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT systems. This degree will expand both my theoretical understanding and practical skills required for modern IT environments.

Experience

SALES ASSOCIATE – ARCHIVE (TFG)

Nov 2025 - Dec 2025

  • Led in-store sales by actively engaging customers and driving product interest
  • Assisted customers with product selection and provided styling advice tailored to their needs
  • Maintained store presentation standards, ensuring shelves and displays were clean, organized, and well-stocked
  • Kept up to date with the latest footwear and fashion trends to better assist customers
  • Delivered excellent customer service to create a positive and memorable shopping experience

Certifactions

Core 1 in Progress
Core 2 Completed

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Projects

Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity in Linux (A Step-By-Step DNS Fix)

In this project, I recorded a hands-on demonstration of how to diagnose and fix DNS and internet connectivity issues on a Linux workstation. The walkthrough covers checking network interfaces, testing connectivity, verifying system services, correcting Ne...
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Initializing a New Hard Drive on Linux

A practical Linux project where I set up a brand-new hard drive from scratch identifying it, creating partitions, formatting it, mounting it, and giving a specific user access. This project demonstrates the fundamentals of Linux disk management and helps ...
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Troubleshooting OneDrive Issues - Tier 1 Helpdesk Project

This project showcases a step-by-step approach to diagnosing and resolving common OneDrive issues encountered in a Tier 1 helpdesk environment. From identifying sync errors and verifying sign-in credentials to checking storage limits and restarting the cl...
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Clearing Stuck Print Jobs in the Queue

In my AD lab environment, I built a mini-project around one of the most common helpdesk issues: printers refusing to print because of a stuck job. I simulated this by creating a jammed queue and then cleared it by stopping the print spooler service, delet...
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Remapping a Network Drive After a Password Change

In my AD lab, I built another mini-project that focused on troubleshooting mapped drives after a user changes their password. It’s a small but common issue: drives show disconnected (red X) until remapped with the updated credentials. I practiced remappin...
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Resetting a Forgotten User Password in Active Directory

As part of my Active Directory environment from a previous project, I created a mini-project to simulate a very real Tier 1 task: handling a forgotten password. I practiced verifying the user, resetting the password in ADUC, and enforcing security require...
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Windows Server Domain Setup with PowerShell & GPOs

In this project, I built a full Active Directory environment from scratch. I configured OUs and security groups with PowerShell, automated user creation from CSV files, and set up file shares on a dedicated disk with mapped drives for each department.Grou...
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Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide for Tier 1 Helpdesk

Wi-Fi issues are one of the most common problems faced at the helpdesk. This guide walks through the essential steps every Tier 1 support technician should follow when troubleshooting Wi-Fi problems from asking the right questions, checking router status,...
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Printer Troubleshooting Guide for Helpdesk Technicians (Tier 1 Support)

This step-by-step guide covers the essential troubleshooting process for printers, designed for Tier 1 helpdesk and desktop support technicians. From checking cables and power to clearing print queues, verifying drivers, and escalating hardware issues, it...
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Securing a Linux VM with Automated Azurite Blob Storage Backups

In this project, I walk through building a secure Linux virtual machine on VirtualBox, hardening it with a firewall and Fail2Ban, and setting up safe SSH access. I then automate backups to Azurite (an Azure Storage emulator) using scripts, AzCopy, and cro...
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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) – Vulnerability Assessment

Keeping systems secure in today’s digital world requires a structured approach to identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. The following SOP provides a step-by-step process for conducting vulnerability assessments across applications, servers, networks...
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Penetration Testing Lab with Kali Linux & Metasploitable 2

Set up a test environment with Kali Linux as the attacker machine and Metasploitable 2 as the target, exploring reconnaissance and exploitation techniques.Penetration Testing Lab with Kali Linux & Metasploitable 2
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Vulnerability Assessment for Eduvos Web Application

Conducted a step-by-step vulnerability assessment, using scanning tools, manual testing, and risk prioritization to identify and address security risks.
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Beginner’s Guide to Creating an EC2 Instance and Connecting via SSH

This project guides you through creating a custom VPC, launching an EC2 instance inside it, and connecting via SSH. Steps include naming the VPC, assigning a CIDR block, creating a subnet, launching the EC2 instance, assigning a public IP, configuring sec...
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Static Portfolio Website with SSL Certificates

In this project, we walked through building a static portfolio website using AWS S3, Route 53, ACM, and CloudFront. The guide covers creating an S3 bucket, uploading website files, enabling static web hosting, connecting a custom domain, and securing the ...
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Network+ Practice Scenarios

Completed and documented multiple hands-on networking exercises as part of the Network+ module requirements.Network+ Practice Scenarios
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Skills

Azure Cloud Service Setup
(Beginner) 

AWS Cloud Service Setup
(Beginner)

Linux OS Fundamentals
Server management, permissions, CLI navigation
(Beginner)

Network Configuration
&
Troubleshooting
(Beginner)

Security Best Practices
&
Hardening
(Beginner)

Windows ​Server Adminis​tration
(Begin​ner)

Hyper-V Virtualization 
(Begin​ner)

Contact Me

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Profile

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Email

tmatseding@outlook.com

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GitHub

GIthub Profile

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Youtube

Youtube Channel

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