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Matthew Jarvis

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Roller Skating
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Botany
  • Cars and Automotive Engineering
  • Ethics
  • Spending Time With Friends and Family
  • Carpentry
  • Child Development
  • Meditation and Mindfulness
  • Geography
  • French
  • Video Editing and Production
  • Videography
  • Politics and Political Science
  • Geocaching
  • Beach
  • Hospitality
  • National Honor Society (NHS)
  • Education
  • Research
  • Driving
  • Board Games And Puzzles
  • Anime
  • Animation
  • Movies And Film
  • Government
  • Student Council or Student Government
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Streaming
  • Painting and Studio Art
  • Disc Golf
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Comedy
  • Game Design and Development
  • Gaming
  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • Mental Health
  • Spirituality
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Blogging
  • Math
  • Badminton
  • Field Hockey
  • Sustainability

Reading

  • Academic
  • Adventure
  • Cultural
  • Education
  • Science‎
  • Spirituality
  • Social Science
  • Travel
  • True Story
  • Action
  • Adult Fiction
  • Literary Fiction
  • Science Fiction
  • Speculative Fiction
  • Realistic Fiction
  • Social Issues
  • Law
  • Religion
  • Folk Tales
  • Folklore
  • Suspense
  • Romance
  • Anthropology
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Family
  • Psychology
  • Architecture
  • Parenting
  • How-To
  • Short Stories

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

I am currently in the process of incorporating my own company in addition to the contract work I do for the government, our newest addition, full-time school and work. I love the challenge. I am a young, though well-established I.T. Professional. I possess rapid elasticity concerning my ability to adapt, learn and overcome the most obscure of obstacles. I am malleable in my ways and always open to new methodologies. In one manner, I have worked in various I.T. roles for approximately 10 years. I do not consider my real professional career to have kicked off until about 7 years ago however. I have worked in many diverse environments from small-business to federal contracts. Titles I have held are diverse in their own fashion and with each position makes the stack smaller, soon the only option left will be full stack. I have rapidly accelerated my education and have an unquenchable desire to continue to learn more about all things I.T. My specialty lies in Cybersecurity for both the Red and Blue team. My preferred dream job would consist of the most challenging penetrations testing exercises and contracts. I am constantly seeking innovation and anything that inspires critical analysis. When I'm not working, I'm competing in Capture the Flags, NICE Challenges, National Cyber League, and Collegiate Cyber Defense Competitions. You will almost always find me with a puzzle such as a speed Rubik's cube of varying grid sizes. I am addicted to evaluating new puzzles, algorithms and solutions, as well as finding another approach; often more optimal regarding an old problem.

Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor's degree program

2019 – 2023

Majors:
  • Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Biochemical Engineering, Finance and Financial Management Services, Chemistry, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Psychology, General, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Full Stack IT Administrator

    Computer & Network Security · Laird Superfood, Inc.

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2020

  • Network Administrator

    Computer & Network Security · LDD Consulting

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

  • System Administrator Linux IV

    Information Technology and Services · Nisga'a Data Systems, LLC (Department of Interior)

    Jan 2020 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Cybersecurity
Dream career goals:
Company Founder, Senior Engineer
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Jameela Jamil x I Weigh Scholarship
Dear Stepfather, For my entire life I grew up with a deep resentment for you. It plagued my thoughts, my actions, every single tick of the clock was a reminder of no matter how far I was I just could NOT escape. A child, who's own mother scared to stand between a 6 foot monster and 3 foot plushie. As I grew old the resentment grew stronger like the tap root of neem tree. The resentment was buried, though I sure was not free. I searched for answers some found in light others found beneath the shadowy depth of the tree canopy. After many years of thought against this allegorical tree; The only way to maintain the light was to eliminate what created the darkness. I festered and brewed planning on how I would train and train until one day I could return and muster the strength to destroy that beautiful tree's canopy as many times as you did mine. The ticking resentments returned though this time full of vitriol and spite. Though after spending all this time with this allegorical tree, with the deepest strongest taproot, I realized that nothing would ever hurt the canopy, not only that, I began to recognize the beauty and respite the darkness and cool shade provided. In essence the entire time I had been resenting all the things he had done, I was turning into a tree myself, however this time my taproot was not a deep seated resentment, but one of nurturing, compassion and respect. The last thing I wrote this man was: "I will train until one day no matter how long it takes, I will inflict the damage you had inflicted on me... If for only you had not taught me that through deep suffering comes an even deeper growth. I am sorry for whatever you went through in your life in order to hate so deeply, you don't deserve that and you are loved at the very core at least of being human. I no longer harbor that same desire to inflict damage back. Thank you for making me a stronger person, this will be the last time we correspond." ~A true letter with some personal details omitted. It was originally slam poetry. I have been through trauma and I have experienced pure bliss. My voice, my true voice can eloquently capture pain, joy, enthusiasm, hope, despair, hate and love. My true voice however is not for me. It is for me to split apart like a jig-saw puzzle and distribute a piece to all I meet. Maybe that way, there won't be so much silence in the world, a world where everyone has a voice achievable when we all share ours.
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