Christopher Smoot

Christopher is an IT professional with over 20 years of experience in systems administration and network engineering. He has an uncanny ability to troubleshoot technology, as well as proven skills in network design, infrastructure and end-user support. Christopher is a great communicator and trainer, who is able to explain complex technical information and concepts in an easy-to-understand way.

Professional Experience:

Christopher has 20+ years of experience in the IT industry, from managing networks and systems to end-user support. His practical experience has provided him with real-world insights and a wealth of technical knowledge which he enjoys sharing through writing and training. 

Topic Expertise:

Windows Server administration, Linux administration, virtualization, cloud administration fundamentals, networking (including network protocols [TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP], troubleshooting, and security concepts), routing and switching (Cisco focus), wireless networking, data science, AI learning

Education / Certifications:

• Networking: Cisco configuration, Wireshark analysis

• Operating Systems: Windows Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy), Linux administration (command line, common distributions, Ubuntu, CentOS)

• Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V

• Cloud: AWS, Azure Fundamentals

• Technical Writing & Training: content development, course delivery

Website / Portfolio:

https://thesmoot.co/

Professional Social Media Handle:

LinkedIn