Seth Martin

About Me

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I’m an IT professional with a passion for technology and a lifelong commitment to learning. As the sole system administrator for a public library, I have applied my textbook knowledge to effectively solve real-world challenges. Information technology is exciting in that every day, you have the potential to figure out new ways to tackle complex issues. The pursuit of problem-solving and continuous growth motivates me to learn more, and I am always eager to expand my skill set. I see myself starting more schooling and certificates in the near future!

Timeline

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1. System Administrator

   2024-2025

   Corbin Public Library

   Working as the sole system administrator, I gained valuable experience by applying textbook knowledge to enhance the existing IT infrastructure. This hands-on experience deepened my understanding of the material I had rigorously studied. Seeing it all come together in front of me motivated me to learn something new every day and continually improve my skills.

   Technical Support

   Batch Scripting

   End-user Training

   Switch+VLAN Config

   Device Imaging

   Meraki, Unifi, and GW NVR Systems

   Windows Server Administration
2. CompTIA A+ Certification

   2025

   Furthering my education outside of University, I dedicated time to complete the CompTIA A+ certification. This decision further solidified fundamental skills in general hardware and software troubleshooting, as well as networking.

   Software/Hardware Troubleshooting

   Physical Security

   Access Control

   Subnetting and IP Addressing
3. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Technology

   2021-2025

   University of the Cumberlands

   I graduated from the University of the Cumberlands with a major in Information Technology and a minor in Criminal Justice in the spring of 2025. My coursework throughout the years was varied and further reinforced my passion for technology, regardless of whether it dealt with GPIO pins or DNS records.

   Risk Assessment

   Cybersecurity Frameworks

   Object-oriented Programming

   Database Fundamentals

   Cloud Computing Basics

Projects

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Experience

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My first dedicated IT job was as the sole system administrator at the Corbin Public Library. I managed a complex technical environment with complete independence, both maintaining and improving upon over 70 endpoints. These endpoints ranged from Windows desktops, iMacs, and Chromebooks to printers (including 3D and resin models), servers, and IoT camera systems. In addition to general IT management, I took several steps to modernize the existing infrastructure. For instance, introducing Layer 2 technologies reduced our number of unmanaged switches from 15 to just 5, while improving speed and accessibility. Business data was another priority, and I secured it through the introduction of a BCDR plan that utilized incremental backups. Each change has helped further empower our 2,700 unique internet clients, who participate in over 150 digital sessions every day. To ensure that these improvements in security and efficiency remain in place beyond my tenure, I have documented every step of the way by writing guides and onboarding materials.

Education

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I was fortunate to live close to a university with a wide-ranging tech program, the University of the Cumberlands. The NSA has designated the Cumberlands’ in-depth cybersecurity courses as CAE-CD certified (National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense). This allowed me to explore the most up-to-date security practices required for contemporary tech trends, such as cloud computing and relational database design. At the same time, I also learned the foundations with classes such as business intelligence and info assurance. I can see myself returning to complete my online master’s at the Cumberlands once I have settled into Lexington, especially considering they feature strong information system security and blockchain degree programs.