Jacob Greer

Morganton, NC · (828) 403-8898 · jacob.g.greer@gmail.com

Infrastructure Engineer


Experience

Associate Infrastructure Engineer

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Supports infrastructure systems by translating requirements and specifications into sustainable designs, collaborating with senior engineers. Works on creating flexible, scalable, and maintainable system designs with guidance from more experienced team members. Assists in infrastructure planning, engineering, and architecture while helping to create clear technical documentation. Contributes to modifying existing systems and developing prototypes, prepping hardware and software configurations for installation. Participates in testing infrastructure to identify and resolve issues, and helps deliver validated systems. Evaluates existing systems, provides recommendations on resource needs, and assesses new service options. Offers post-implementation support and assists in making system enhancements.

September 2024 - Present

Education

Wilmington University

Bachelor of Science
Cybersecurity
2023

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Master of Science
Agricultural Education
2017

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Science
Sustainable Development
2015

Western Piedmont Community College

Associate of Arts
2013

Skills

  • System Administration
  • Server Administration
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Cloud Computing
  • Data Analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Cybersecurity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Agile Development & Scrum

Interests

During the warmer months, I enjoy hiking, camping, and exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway.

I love watching thriller movies and my guilty pleasure is reality television.

I practice Spanish, play the piano, and spend time learning about the latest trends in technology, particularly in relation to my homelab.


Certifications

  • PC Pro, TestOut - August 2022
  • Linux Pro, TestOut - October 2022
  • Server Pro, TestOut - February 2023
  • Security Pro, TestOut - April 2023
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User, Google/Coursera - August 2023
  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate, Google/Coursera - August 2023
  • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking, Google/Coursera - August 2023
  • IT Security: Defense Against the Digital Dark Arts, Google/Coursera - August 2023