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thadigus/README.md

Hi, I’m Thad Turner 👋

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About Me

I'm an IT Systems Administrator with a passion for infrastructure, automation, and cybersecurity. I enjoy solving problems, securing systems, and building reliable environments both in professional settings and in my homelab.

Visit thadturner.com for technical write-ups and reflections.
Connect with me on LinkedIn.


Areas of Focus

  • Systems Administration: Linux/UNIX, Windows Server, PowerShell, group policy, patching, IAM
  • Automation & Tooling: Bash, Python, Ansible, scripting, Infrastructure as Code
  • Cybersecurity: AD pentesting, vulnerability assessment, CTFs, lab-based learning
  • Homelab Projects: Virtualized environments, containerized services, and automation workflows
    See blog posts at thadturner.com/blog

Education & Certifications

  • MBA, General Business Administration
  • B.S. in Computer Science & Information Technology (CSIT) /w concentration in Cybersecurity

Certifications:

  • CASP+
  • Pentest+
  • CySA+
  • Security+
  • Linux+

Online Presence

Platform Link
Website thadturner.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/thadigus
GitHub/GitLab See About Me for full profiles

Philosophy

“IT operations is a game of problem solving. By constantly taking on new challenges, we find better solutions for the issues we interact with every day.”

My work is driven by curiosity, practical thinking, and a continuous improvement mindset. I aim to design systems that are secure, stable, and well-documented.


What’s Next

I'm always building, learning, and refining. Whether it's improving my lab setup, exploring a new security tool, or automating a tedious task, I stay hands-on. I'm open to collaboration, feedback, and conversation—feel free to reach out via LinkedIn or my website.

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    Personal Portfolio Website hosted on GitHub

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    BSides Fort Wayne Badge Programming

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    A bot written in Python to control an amatuer radio focused Discord server.

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    BSides Fort Wayne Badge Programming - 2026

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