Primary credential Awarded January 22, 2026
IT / Cybersecurity Portfolio
Matthew Brunelle
CompTIA Network+ and A+ certified technician building real systems, networking, and cybersecurity capability.
Matthew Brunelle is an early-career IT and cybersecurity professional in Warwick, Rhode Island with hands-on experience in lab infrastructure, Windows Server, Hyper-V, hardware diagnostics, and technical troubleshooting through Warwick Area Career and Technical Center.
Secondary credential Awarded March 6, 2026
About
About Me
Matthew Brunelle is an IT and cybersecurity professional from Warwick, Rhode Island. His current work centers on lab systems, Windows Server, Hyper-V, troubleshooting, pfSense, storage services, and networking fundamentals.
Current Role
IT Technician
Warwick Area Career and Technical Center
Future goal
Rhode Island College
Future goal: pursue a Master's in Cybersecurity
Certifications
Certifications
Verified certifications and current certification path.
Skills
Skills
Core technical skills, tools, and areas of practice.
NetworkingCybersecurityWindows Server 2022/2025Hyper-VVirtualizationpfSenseTrueNASPi-holeHardware DiagnosticsFirmware and BIOS UpdatesDHCP / DNS / VLAN FundamentalsDocumentationTroubleshootingProblem Solving
Projects
Projects
Selected hands-on technical work and learning projects.
Homelab Infrastructure
Built and managed virtual lab environments to practice networking, virtualization, storage services, system hardening, and troubleshooting.
Hyper-VWindows ServerpfSenseTrueNASPi-hole
- Built virtual lab environments with Hyper-V, Windows Server, pfSense, TrueNAS, and Pi-hole.
- Configured storage, firewall rules, networking services, and VM-based testing environments.
- Used the lab to practice service recovery, troubleshooting, and certification preparation.
Systems Support and Hardware Diagnostics
Supported classroom and lab systems through diagnostics, hardware replacement, imaging, and repeatable technical documentation.
PC RepairWindows ServerVirtual MachinesDocumentation
- Performed hardware diagnostics, part replacement, firmware updates, and BIOS work on PCs and mobile devices.
- Installed and configured Windows Server hosts and virtual machines for lab use.
- Created setup notes and troubleshooting guides for classmates, instructors, and repeat tasks.
Self-Hosted Web Projects
Built and refined self-hosted websites and dashboards with attention to deployment, reliability, usability, and clean presentation.
Self-HostingWeb DashboardsDeploymentTroubleshooting
- Maintained self-hosted web projects cited in the portfolio source materials.
- Focused on deployment consistency, presentation quality, and practical usability.
- Used these projects as a hands-on way to deepen systems and troubleshooting experience.
Custom Exam Platform
Helped build and refine a self-hosted exam web application with a focus on usability, data handling, and administrative workflows.
Self-HostingWeb ApplicationAdmin ToolsData Handling
- Contributed to a self-hosted exam web application used for structured testing and review.
- Focused on interface clarity, data handling, and practical admin-side workflows.
- Used the project to improve web application usability, reliability, and day-to-day maintenance experience.
Blog
Blog Posts
Published InfoTech RI articles authored by Matthew Brunelle.
Matthew Brunelle March 30, 2026
New Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon X2 Elite
New Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon X2 Elite are the Fastest and Most Efficient Processors for Windows PCs
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Matthew Brunelle March 27, 2026
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Library to store your personal files
OpenAI is rolling out a new feature called 'Library' for ChatGPT, which allows you to store your personal files or images on OpenAI's cloud storage.
Read on InfoTech RI
Matthew Brunelle March 27, 2026
Something big is happening.
AI is advancing faster than most people realize, and the gap between what people think it can do and what it actually can do is growing. This shift could change jobs, skills, an...
Read on InfoTech RI
Matthew Brunelle March 26, 2026
U.S. Moves to Block New Imported Routers Over Security Fears
The FCC has moved to block approval of new foreign-made consumer routers, saying they create cybersecurity and supply-chain risks. The change does not affect routers people alre...
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Matthew Brunelle March 26, 2026
The Security Risks Behind the New Hypervisor-Based DRM Bypass
A simple look at why the new hypervisor-based DRM bypass is getting attention, and why the bigger story is the security risk it can create for users.
Read on InfoTech RIJourney
Education and Journey
Education, certification progress, and future academic goals.
Sep 2023 to Present
IT Technician
Hands-on lab support, server setup, troubleshooting, and documentation at WACTC.
2025 to 2026
Certification Momentum
Earned Cisco and TestOut credentials, then progressed into CompTIA Network+ and A+.
Target date: May 2026
Security+ Path
Shown as the planned next certification based on the provided resume.
Future
Future Academic Goal
Pursue a Master's in Cybersecurity from Rhode Island College.
2023 to 2026
Warwick Area Career and Technical Center
Information Technology / Cybersecurity Pathway
Expected June 2026
Toll Gate High School
High School Diploma, High Honor Roll
Future plan only
Rhode Island College
Future goal: pursue a Master's in Cybersecurity
Resume and Contact
Resume and Contact
Resume, email, LinkedIn, and direct contact information.