Technical Skills
Programming
C#
Python
SQL
HTML
CSS
BASH
PowerShell
Infrastructure & Servers
Ubuntu/Linux
Windows Server
VMware
Apache
Active Directory
RDP
Networking
TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
Subnetting
Routing
FTP/SMTP
Tools & Platforms
Git
GitHub
Docker
Azure DevOps
Tableau
Power BI
Projects
Enterprise Network Infrastructure Project
Jan 2026 – May 2026
OSU Network Infrastructure Course
- Designed and built a simulated enterprise IT environment using VMware Workstation with multiple virtual machines.
- Installed and configured Windows Server and Ubuntu, implementing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and FTP.
- Designed network topology and IP addressing scheme, configured subnetting and routing across multiple network segments.
- Implemented remote administration and domain authentication using RDP and Active Directory user management.
OSU Collab Innovation Fund — MIS Help Desk Platform
Jan 2025 – May 2025
Project Manager · OSU Project Management Course
- Led an 8-member team as project manager to design a mock MIS help desk and networking platform.
- Managed timelines, communication, and risk mitigation using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Presented project outcomes and recommendations to faculty stakeholders.
Mundane Activities Web Application
Aug 2024 – Dec 2024
Web Development Project
- Built a front-end web app for a real music and headphone brand, including a music showcase and email sign-up form.
- Developed in HTML/CSS with SQL integration, collaborating via Azure DevOps using Agile principles.
Self-Hosted Portfolio Website
2026 – Present
ray-bailey.com · Personal Project
- Deployed and maintain a live website on a home Ubuntu Server VM running Apache2 with zero cloud hosting.
- Secured with UFW firewall, SSH key authentication, fail2ban, and Cloudflare Tunnel with no exposed ports.
- Built an automated deploy pipeline using GitHub and WinSCP for instant file synchronisation on save.
Work Experience
Bird Specialist / Certified Trainer
May 2020 – Present
Raising Cane's · Owasso, Oklahoma
- Manage kitchen operations as a Bird Specialist, solving day-to-day problems across a fast-paced team environment.
- Certified trainer responsible for onboarding and training new team members to company standards.
- Developed strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills over 4+ years of consistent performance.
Activities & Leadership
OSU Data Analytics Club
Sep 2025 – May 2026
- Collaborated with peers on real-world data analytics applications using industry tools.
- Networked with industry professionals and engaged in skill-building focused on technology in business.
OSU Cowboy Marching Band — Trombone
Aug 2022 – Jan 2025
- Represented Oklahoma State University performing at every home football game and select away games.