Xavier Jimenez.
A Year Up United Student
Stanford University IT Intern | IT Support Specialist | CompTIA A+ Certified | Year Up Student Ambassador | Problem Solver
Featured Projects
A selection of my favorite work.
Minimal Portfolio Theme
A configurable and responsive Hugo theme for developers to showcase their work and skills.
Mute Pedal
A Simple Mute Pedal for Online calls.
Service Helper
A web application to help manage and track community service hours and opportunities.
Skills
My technical abilities and areas of expertise.
Home Lab Administrator
I manage a personal Proxmox cluster on mini PCs to self-host various services and expand my knowledge of server environments. My lab is a practical space for continuous learning and experimentation.
Key Areas:
- Self-Hosting
- Virtualization
- Containerization
- Network Services
My Tools:
- Proxmox VE
- Linux VMs (various distros)
- Docker
- Portainer
Information Technology Specialist
As a Stanford University IT Intern, I perform backend administration for the ServiceNow platform. I leverage my CompTIA A+ certification to perform comprehensive hardware and software troubleshooting, utilizing both hands-on techniques and scripting for automation.
Core Competencies:
- IT Service Management (ITSM)
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Software Support
- Scripting & Automation
My Tools:
- ServiceNow
- CompTIA A+ Methodologies
- PowerShell/Bash (for scripting)
- Active Directory
Maker and Designer
I bring digital concepts to life as functional physical objects. My process involves moving from initial design in CAD software like Fusion 360 to fabrication with tools like 3D printing, and integrating custom electronics with Arduino and soldering.
What I Do:
- 3D Modeling & CAD
- Rapid Prototyping
- Digital Fabrication
- Custom Electronics Integration
My Tools:
- Fusion 360
- 3D Printers & Slicers
- Arduino IDE
- Soldering Equipment
Experience and Education
IT Intern
Stanford University • Jul 2024 - PresentPerformed crucial backend system administration and maintenance to ensure ServiceNow platform stability, health, and performance.
Professional Training
Year Up • 2025 - 2026Intensive one-year program focused on developing technical and professional skills for a career in IT.
Certifications
My Certificates and Achievements
CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA A+ is a globally recognized certification for foundational IT skills, covering hardware, software, and cybersecurity. It demonstrates a professional's ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across various operating systems, preparing them for entry-level support roles.
View CertificationGoogle I.T. Support
The Google IT Support Certificate on Coursera is an entry-level, self-paced online program designed to equip learners with essential IT skills and prepare them for roles like IT support specialist.
View CertificationGet In Touch
I'm currently open to new opportunities. Feel free to reach out!
My Recent Posts
A few of my latest articles and tutorials.
Making ServiceHelper
This article goes over how I made ServiceHelper.
How to Recover a File
This article explains how to recover files if you accidentally deleted them on both Windows and Mac
Making a Mute Pedal
This article goes over how I made my DIY mute pedal and why.