About Me

I'm Ray,
Nice to meet you.

I'm a Management Information Systems graduate from Oklahoma State University with a 3.8 GPA, based in Owasso, Oklahoma. I'm passionate about IT infrastructure, networking, and building systems that actually work reliably.

I don't just study technology — I run it. This website is hosted on a self-managed Ubuntu server in my home, secured, automated, and maintained by me.

Ray Bailey Graduation
Ray Bailey
3.8
GPA at OSU
6+
Years Work Experience
10+
Technical Skills
3+
Major Projects Completed
My Background

Built for
hands-on IT work.

Growing up I was always the person friends and family called when something wasn't working. That curiosity led me to pursue a degree in Management Information Systems at Oklahoma State University, where I graduated in May 2026.

Throughout my studies I didn't just focus on theory — I built real things. Enterprise network labs, web applications, project management systems. I learned how networks actually function, how servers are administered, and how to keep systems secure and running.

Outside of class I went further — setting up this entire website on home hardware, configuring Linux servers, Cloudflare tunnels, automated deploys, and proper security hardening. It's the kind of experience you can't get from a textbook.

Timeline
2026
B.S. Management Information Systems
Oklahoma State University
Graduated May 2026 with a 3.7 GPA. Focused on networking, infrastructure, systems analysis, and IT project management.
2026
Enterprise Network Infrastructure Project
OSU Network Infrastructure Course
Designed a full enterprise IT environment with VMware, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, FTP, and multi-segment routing.
2025
Project Manager — MIS Help Desk Platform
OSU Collab Innovation Fund
Led an 8-member team to design a mock MIS help desk system. Managed timelines, risk mitigation, and presented outcomes to faculty stakeholders.
2024
Web Application Developer
Mundane Activities Project
Built a front-end web app for a real music brand using HTML, CSS, and SQL. Collaborated via Azure DevOps following Agile principles.
2022
OSU Cowboy Marching Band
Oklahoma State University
Represented OSU playing trombone at every home football game through January 2025. Discipline, teamwork, and performance under pressure.
2020
Bird Specialist / Certified Trainer
Raising Cane's — Present
Managing kitchen operations and training new team members. Built leadership, problem solving, and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Beyond the Resume
My Motivation
Home Lab & Self-Hosting
Running this website on home hardware isn't just a project — it's a hobby. I enjoy building, breaking, and fixing real infrastructure.
Data & Analytics
Active member of the OSU Data Analytics Club. Enjoy exploring how data can drive real business decisions using tools like Tableau and Power BI.
Music & Performance
Played trombone in the OSU Cowboy Marching Band for three years — performing in front of thousands taught me discipline and how to work under pressure.

Ready to work
with someone who builds things?

I'm actively looking for my first IT role. Let's talk.

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