Core I.T. Strengths
Morgan Z. Fraser
"I’ve always been drawn to solving problems, understanding how things work, and finding a practical way forward. I think logically, breaking technical challenges into manageable steps and working through them carefully." - MF
My skills span IT infrastructure, network administration, cybersecurity, and technical support with hands-on experience with Windows Server, Linux, Cisco networking, virtualization, and Zabbix monitoring.
My motivation? Keeping systems reliable and secure.
IT Systems & Security Student
Demonstrated Professional
Core Technical Skills
WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATION
Experience configuring and managing Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PowerShell scripting, user accounts, and access permissions.
LINUX ADMINISTRATION
Hands-on experience with Ubuntu, Debian, and Rocky Linux, including server installation, SSH, Apache web servers, user and group management, file permissions, system services, and command-line administration.
NETWORKING & INFRASTRUCTURE
Experience configuring Cisco routers and switches, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, DHCP, OSPF, NAT, routing, and network troubleshooting.
CYBERSECURITY & FIREWALLS
Practical experience with pfSense firewalls, OpenVPN, Windows RRAS, firewall rules, network security, access controls, system hardening, and security troubleshooting.
SYSTEM MONITORING & VIRTUALIZATION
Experience maintaining Zabbix monitoring infrastructure, configuring Grafana dashboards, troubleshooting monitored systems, and deploying virtual machines using VMware.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT & TROUBLESHOOTING
Experience diagnosing hardware and software issues, imaging and deploying computers, assisting users, documenting technical solutions, and delivering technical training.
Portfolio / Technical Projects
A showcase of my hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, server administration, system monitoring, and website development through real-world projects.
ZABBIX & GRAFANA INFRASTRUCTURE MONITORING
As Co-Chair of the NSCC Student Data Center, I help maintain and troubleshoot our Zabbix monitoring infrastructure, supporting the visibility and reliability of our systems.
My work includes investigating monitoring issues, maintaining the Zabbix server, and configuring Grafana dashboards and playlists to display infrastructure monitoring information.
This ongoing project allows me to apply practical skills in Linux administration, system monitoring, troubleshooting, and technical collaboration.
Technologies: Zabbix | Grafana | Linux | Infrastructure Monitoring
IT MANAGER & WEBSITE DEVELOPER — BEAR MOUNTAIN DAYZ
Bear Mountain Gaming Community | 2021–2025
Served as IT Manager for the Bear Mountain DayZ gaming community, managing server configurations, mod installations and settings, custom map design, item spawn locations, loot rates, updates, and general server administration.
Designed and developed the Bear Mountain website to support the gaming community, provide server information, and establish an accessible online presence.
This role combined hands-on server administration, configuration management, website development, technical troubleshooting, and ongoing support for an online multiplayer community.
Technologies & Skills: DayZ Server Administration | Mod Configuration | Map Design | Loot Economy Configuration | Website Design & Development | Server Maintenance
Website: https://bearmountainpve.com/
DESIGN PROJECTS W/ATLANTIC ONLINE
www.hendsbee.ns.ca | www.accountableservices.ca | www.suncatcherbnb.com
Leadership & Hands-On I.T. Experience
STUDENT DATA CENTER CO-LEAD
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) | Current
Help coordinate Student Data Center activities, collaborate with fellow students, and support the organization of technical tasks and responsibilities.
Encourage teamwork, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving while contributing to the effective operation of the Student Data Center.
TRAINING OFFICER
Elections Nova Scotia | October – Present
Organized and delivered training to approximately 300 election workers across multiple electoral districts, preparing staff for their responsibilities during the provincial election.
Provided guidance, answered questions, and helped ensure election personnel understood procedures and operational requirements. Worked closely with Returning Office management to support staff readiness and successful election operations.
"Morgan is a great team player. He willingly chipped in to help with all our IT set up of equipment, as well as helping anyone out with troubleshooting a multitude of issues."
Nancy Muise
Returning Officer, Bedford South (ED05)
Elections Nova Scotia | November 2026
