Barrett Cerenzia | Portfolio

About Me

I am a Management Information Systems student at Washington State University, graduating in May 2027, with a practical focus on IT infrastructure and cybersecurity operations. I bring hands-on experience with PC hardware troubleshooting, networked systems, and technical support workflows that require precision, documentation, and dependable execution.

Infrastructure Focus

Endpoint support, service uptime, and operational reliability in enterprise environments.

Security Mindset

Risk-aware troubleshooting, principle-driven access handling, and disciplined change practices.

Hardware Depth

System diagnostics, component validation, driver testing, and multi-monitor configuration.

Experience

Information Technology Intern

Janicki Industries | Hamilton, WA | May 2026 - August 2026

  • Delivered enterprise IT support by triaging user incidents, resolving workstation and account issues, and documenting resolutions to reduce repeat tickets.
  • Closed over 50 support tickets within the first month, demonstrating strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
  • Developed an efficient asset recording system to scan and track over 8000 hardware items throughout 10+ locations.

Sports & Youth Programs Supervisor

Washington State University | Pullman, WA

  • Oversees 150+ intramural and club sports events per semester, ensuring smooth operations and participant satisfaction.
  • Maintained clear communication with staff and supervisors, ensuring reliable follow-through and consistent service quality.
  • Was selected as University Recreation Student Employee of the Year for outstanding performance and leadership.

Grassroots Soccer Referee

USSF-Certified Officiating

  • Made rapid decisions in high-pressure match environments while applying complex rule sets with consistency and neutrality.
  • Resolved on-field conflicts through concise communication, de-escalation, and authoritative game management.

Projects

Homelab Infrastructure

Designed and maintained a self-hosted homelab that runs 10+ continuous services, including Immich, Nextcloud, Proxmox, Nginx Proxy Manager, a Java Minecraft server, and this portfolio site. The environment is managed for service availability, secure remote access, and controlled update cycles.

Visit Deployment

PC Hardware and Architecture

Built and tuned custom PC systems with emphasis on stability testing and performance diagnostics, including GPU troubleshooting under load, iterative driver validation, and optimized multi-monitor VESA mounting and layout for productivity-focused workstations.

MacBook Neo Marketing Plan

Produced a comprehensive academic marketing strategy for a theoretical technology product, including a full digital campaign framework, structured SWOT analysis, and a BCG matrix to evaluate product positioning, growth potential, and resource prioritization.

Certificates

CySer Basics Certificate

Issued by Washington State University

Foundational training in cybersecurity concepts, risk awareness, and practical defensive principles.

Education

Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Major: Management Information Systems

Expected Graduation: May 2027

Software Knowledge

Proficient

  • Jira
  • Microsoft O365
  • UKG Pro and AutoTime
  • Visual Studio Code
  • GitHub
  • Claude

Familiar

  • SAP
  • Microsoft Power Apps
  • Tableau