Hands-On IT · Cloud · AI · Web · Cybersecurity · Programming · Electronics

Projects

A portfolio of coursework, labs, technical learning, and project-based experience.

Core Focus

IT Support & Troubleshooting
Cloud & Virtual Machines
AI & ChatGPT Prompt Engineering
Cybersecurity Labs & Ethical Learning
Web, Apps, Software & Electronics

Project-Based Experience

This page highlights the hands-on work, coursework, technical learning, and project-based experience behind Tony Bowen IT Solutions. These projects show my ability to troubleshoot problems, build systems, work with cloud and virtual environments, use AI tools, write code, build websites, develop app-style projects, work with electronics, and practice cybersecurity concepts in controlled learning environments.

Technical Projects & Lab Experience

Cloud Computing & Virtual Machine Labs

Skills demonstrated:

Building and configuring virtual machines
Installing operating systems inside virtual machines
Working with cloud environments
Cloud design, storage, networking, security, risk, and compliance concepts
Cloud migration strategies
Hypervisor and virtualization concepts
Infrastructure planning
Lab-based testing environments

AI, ChatGPT Prompt Engineering & Workflow Projects

Skills demonstrated:

ChatGPT prompt engineering
AI-assisted troubleshooting
Structured outputs and JSON-style responses
Function-calling workflow concepts
Retrieval-Augmented Generation concepts
LLM fundamentals
Token limits, tokenization, and context windows
AI trainer-style response evaluation
Prompt testing and refinement
Workflow building and process design

Web Development & Website Builds

Skills demonstrated:

Website planning and structure
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Responsive layout planning
Portfolio and service website development
Content organization
Digital branding
User-focused design
Contact and service page planning

App Development & Program Writing

Skills demonstrated:

App development concepts
Application planning and structure
Program writing
Python 3 programming
Java programming concepts
SQL fundamentals
Testing and debugging
Logic, control flow, and problem decomposition

Python 3 Programming & Data Project Work

Skills demonstrated:

Python 3 input-processing-output logic
Decisions and iteration
Logical and relational expressions
Modular program design
Input validation
File processing
Debugging and code walkthroughs
Arrays, lists, and data structures
Data analysis from tests or experiments
Data analytics-based IoT system project work

Cybersecurity Labs & Pen Testing Concepts

Skills demonstrated:

Kali Linux
Penetration testing concepts
Wireshark familiarity
Nmap familiarity
Metasploit familiarity
Wireless security concepts
Flipper Zero experimentation in controlled learning environments
ESP32 Marauder experimentation in controlled learning environments
Defensive understanding of malware and botnet behavior concepts
Network security and troubleshooting methods

Networking & Infrastructure Coursework

Skills demonstrated:

OSI model
Ports, protocols, and IP addressing
Routing, switching, wireless, and network topologies
Transmission media
Network appliances and traffic management
Network implementation concepts
Network operations, monitoring, recovery, and management
Network security and troubleshooting
CompTIA Network+ exam objective alignment through coursework

Operating Systems: Windows & Linux

Skills demonstrated:

Windows operating system features
Windows principles and security
Linux command-line use
Linux shell scripting
Linux tools for managing, searching, and archiving files
File and directory management
User and group administration
Permissions
Linux security practices
Network connection configuration

Digital Devices, IoT & Electronics

Skills demonstrated:

PC components and peripherals
IoT devices and device interconnectivity
LAN setup and troubleshooting
Digital information concepts
Numbering systems
Boolean logic
Digital logic circuits
Electronic module design
Operating system installation and configuration
Network resource and infrastructure documentation
Building and fixing electronics

Smart Home Security / Alarm System Project

Skills demonstrated:

System planning
Device logic
Security awareness
Electronics concepts
Troubleshooting
Technical design thinking

Two-Way Traffic Light Controller

Skills demonstrated:

Logic design
Sequencing
Control flow
Troubleshooting
Technical planning
Problem decomposition

Real-World Tech Troubleshooting

Skills demonstrated:

Root-cause troubleshooting
User support
Device setup
Software issue resolution
Remote guidance
Documentation
Clear technical communication
Practical problem-solving