Linux • Windows • AWS • Automation

Anthony Climo

IT & Cloud Support Apprentice • Remote Team Support

Motivated beginner seeking an apprenticeship or entry-level remote support role where I can help a team, learn from experienced professionals, and turn my home-lab skills into real-world experience. I use Windows, Linux, SSH, Tailscale, PowerShell, Git, Raspberry Pi, and AWS fundamentals to troubleshoot problems, build useful tools, and document what I learn.

01 / PROFILE

Who I am and what I do.

I am a hands-on learner who has built useful technical projects with guidance and AI tools, but I am still developing professional IT experience. I learn by solving real problems, testing carefully, documenting each step, and improving working systems without making unnecessary changes. I am ready to contribute to a remote support team while learning professional tools, processes, communication, and real-world cloud operations.

02 / SKILLS

Hands-on skills I am ready to grow professionally.

Systems

  • Windows 10 and 11
  • Ubuntu and Debian Linux
  • Raspberry Pi systems
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • System diagnostics

Networking

  • SSH remote administration
  • Tailscale mesh networking
  • DNS and connectivity checks
  • Remote support workflows
  • Basic network troubleshooting

Automation

  • PowerShell
  • Bash
  • Git and GitHub
  • Safe maintenance scripts
  • Repeatable support workflows

Cloud

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner training
  • EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC concepts
  • Cloud security fundamentals
  • Shared responsibility model
  • Cost-awareness fundamentals
03 / PROJECTS

Projects that prove the skills.

01
AWS Capstone • Infrastructure

Creator Automation Infrastructure Lab

A multi-device home lab connecting Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi systems through SSH and Tailscale. It documents troubleshooting, Git workflows, backup and recovery planning, and a future path from local infrastructure to AWS.

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02
Python • Desktop Utility

HEIC to JPG Converter for Windows

An offline Windows utility for converting iPhone HEIC and HEIF photos to JPG in batches with safe file naming, metadata preservation where possible, and local logs.

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03
PowerShell • Windows Support

Windows Bluetooth & PhoneLink Doctor

A PowerShell troubleshooting toolkit for diagnosing and repairing Windows Bluetooth, audio, microphone, and Microsoft Phone Link problems with guided repair and reset workflows.

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04
PowerShell • Safety Utility

SafeUSB Eject

A safety-first Windows tool that detects programs locking a removable USB drive, closes them carefully, verifies the drive is unlocked, and then requests a safe eject.

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05
PowerShell • Virtualization

Hyper-V Backup Bootstrap

A release-safe Hyper-V backup framework with virtual-machine selection, destination selection, controlled export, verification, and recovery-minded backup workflows.

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06
PowerShell • OBS Security

OBS Safe Launch Utility

A security-focused OBS Studio launcher that validates plugin integrity, checks the installation, applies temporary firewall protections, logs security events, launches OBS safely, and removes temporary rules when the session ends.

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04 / EXPERIENCE

Hands-on projects backed by real operations experience.

Independent IT, Cloud, and Automation Learning Projects

2025–Present
  • Built and documented Windows, Ubuntu Linux, and Raspberry Pi lab environments.
  • Configured secure remote administration using SSH and Tailscale.
  • Managed public and private GitHub repositories using commits, rebasing, conflict resolution, and controlled pushes.
  • Created PowerShell tools for Windows troubleshooting, maintenance, and support workflows.
  • Designed an AWS Cloud Practitioner capstone mapping local infrastructure to EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS, CloudWatch, Route 53, and container services.

Mechanical Level 2 — Allegion US

Indianapolis, Indiana | April 2015–January 2021
  • Supported production workflows, software, equipment, records, inventory, and cross-department operations.
  • Troubleshot issues, trained team members, and improved process reliability.
  • Designed a safer, higher-capacity storage solution and received an Allegion Appreciation Award.

Project Manager and Operations Specialist — Reliable Gaskets USA

Sun Valley, California | May 2007–May 2010
  • Coordinated requirements, schedules, service delivery, reporting, and customer communication.
  • Redesigned scheduling and route-planning procedures, producing a documented efficiency improvement of more than 300%.

Night Manager — Gold's Gym

Indianapolis, Indiana | October 2013–April 2015
  • Managed nightly operations, customer support, staff scheduling, system records, and administrative workflows.
05 / TRAINING

Training and continued development.

Cloud Training

AWS Cloud Practitioner Training — Per Scholas

Coursework and hands-on study covering cloud concepts, EC2, S3, IAM, VPC fundamentals, security, pricing, support models, and the shared responsibility model. Currently preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.

Technical Education

Additional Credentials

Google IT Support Professional Certificate; Cisco training in computer hardware, Windows, Linux, and mobile connectivity; full-stack web development studies through Santa Rosa Junior College.

Ready to learn, contribute, and grow.

I am seeking a work-from-home apprenticeship, trainee, or entry-level IT and cloud support role where I can help a team, support users, follow professional procedures, and build real-world experience in troubleshooting, documentation, automation, and reliable systems.