[{"content":"Welcome to my website! I created this site to act as a resume, as well as a showcase and portfolio of my personal and professional projects. I will occasionally add blog posts, images and files related to my work. I also may add the odd personal post or rambling on random topics.\nI hope you enjoy, and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!\n-Dan\n","date":"29 April 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/","section":"","summary":"","title":"","type":"page"},{"content":" Hello World! # Welcome to my personal site! This is early days, but I plan to add some decent posts on my IT journey and how I\u0026rsquo;ll evolve and pivot in a new direction in my career. Currently, as of this writing, I am working as Level 2 IT Support at Tilray, a cannabis and packaged goods company that has diversified into craft beer. I started my IT journey in 2018 after getting my A+, and landing my first position as a builds engineer and field technician at a local MSP. I stuck around there for a few years, then moved over to a new position as a held desk specialist and administrator at a US Luggage. From there I moved over to my current role, and here I am.\nAs I\u0026rsquo;ve progressed, I have learned so much and one thing I felt was missing was a path forward into a career that was satisfying and could support me and my family. That\u0026rsquo;s why I have aimed towards a role in cybersecurity, and focusing in Identity and Access Management. Building off that, I plan to become certified in AWS and Azure, as well as building more experience in industry standards such as Okta.\nI chose this path because of my prior experiences, and the appeal of building on what I already know without moving backwards by learning a ton of new material from scratch. Hopefully some good developments and content to come here!\n","date":"29 April 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/hello-world/","section":"Posts","summary":"","title":"Hello World!","type":"posts"},{"content":" Creating my website # One of the first projects I set out to complete was creating a personal website and portfolio that was not a basic Wordpress or Wix site. I wanted to create a site that would be a reflection of my skills and showcase my work, and not have to pay a monthly fee or have other limitations provided by common website builders.\nWith this in mind, I did a lot of research and found a suitable framework that would allow me to create a website that was both professional and (mostly) unique. I also knew I wanted to host it on Azure, as a further demonstration of my technical ability and also to learn more about the cloud platform.\nAnother element of this project was to learn how to use Git and GitHub. I had never pushed anything to GitHub before, so I wanted to get that experience and learn how to use Git for version control. It has been one of the easier parts of the project to pick up, and thankfully Microsoft provides a lot of great tools in Visual Studio Code that integrate with GitHub, making the process of configuring the site files, and committing and pushing them to GitHub a breeze.\nEnter Hugo and Azure Static Web Apps # Hugo as a platform for building a website is shockingly simple, even for a beginner like myself. In a matter of minutes, I was able to install the Hugo CLI, create a new project, and start working on my website. The documentation was clear and concise, and the community support is impressive. I was able to find a theme that I liked, and using the power of free YouTube tutorials I was able to customize it to my liking.\nThe real fun started when I wanted to deploy my submitted website to Azure Static Web Apps. The first hurdle was learning the process of creating a resource in Azure, and that was the easiest part as the Azure resource creation process is very straightforward. The part that I struggled with the most was learning how to deploy the website to the Azure Static Web Apps resource I had created.\nThe whole process was supposed to be automated and simple, just point the resource to the GitHub repo, and watch the magic happen. However, this was not the case… I troubleshot this process for 4 days straight, bouncing off the same wall over and over again. The site would fail to build and deploy, and I would get errors at all different stages of the GitHub workflow.\nThankfully, the Hugo community and documentation was useful here, as well as YouTube once again. The most surprising source of help was actually GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code. Normally, I am not one for AI assistance, but this time it was a lifesaver in helping me sift through log files and find the root causes of the issues.\nThankfully, the remaining hurdle of applying my custom domain to the website was a simple one. Azure and my domain host provider, PorkBun, both made the process very easy and there was very little friction. Finally, I had a working website that I was proud of.\nWhat I learned # This whole project has been a great learning experience for me. Hugo was likely the least useful skill, but a fun experience and satisfying to explore. I was able to get experience in Git and GitHub, which is a skill that is in high demand and essential. Azure Static Web Apps is a great resource for hosting simple websites for free, and has a tight integration with GitHub. Since I am pursuing Azure as a focus for my career, I think this was the smartest choice and a great way to learn outside of certification training and knowledge bases.\nI think the greatest lesson I have learned from this project is the importance of persistence and the experience of troubleshooting a problem with very little guidance or strong personal experience. Sorting through log files, debugging errors, and trying to figure out how to get to the finish line is a skill that I will be able to use in many areas of my career going forward, and I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to learn through the process.\nHopefully you have enjoyed the fruits of my labor, and if you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out!\n","date":"29 April 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/my_first_project_this_website/","section":"Posts","summary":"","title":"My first project - this website!","type":"posts"},{"content":" My Home Lab # My Home Lab as it stands now is made up of a few components. Beginning with the network stack, I have a full UniFi stack consisting of a Gateway Lite, a UniFI 24 Port POE switch and 3 UniFI APs. I have 3 VLANs set, one for mst of the devices in the house, 1 for IoT devices to remain isolated, and the final is the isolated Home Lab VLAN.\nBreaking out from there, I have 3 main hosts that make up my Lab. The primary host of my ProxMox deployment is a Dell Latitude 7400 laptop with Ubuntu Server running as the primary OS. This runs my ProxMox instance and a few VMs so far. My first 2 VMs hosted are a Home Assistant VM for messing around with smart home stuff, and the other is a Keycloak instance for IAM SAML and OAuth management in my mock environment.\nThe other two hosts are a pair of Raspberry Pi 4B\u0026rsquo;s running RaspOS Lite. So far I have experimented with PiHole on one, and the other will be a DC for my mock AD environment to host identities.\nFor now, this is my set up, but soon I plan to add monitoring via Promethus and Grafana as well as a connection to my Azure and AWS development accounts for further expansion.\n","date":"29 April 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/my-home-lab/","section":"Posts","summary":"","title":"My Home Lab","type":"posts"},{"content":"","date":"29 April 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/","section":"Posts","summary":"","title":"Posts","type":"posts"},{"content":" My Resume # Download PDF\nDaniel Treccagnoli # Cloud Infrastructure \u0026amp; IAM | Ronkonkoma, NY\nContact: (631) 741-0109 | dan.trecc@gmail.com | dantreccagnoli.cv\nProfessional Summary # Results-driven IT professional with over 6 years of experience, specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Cloud Infrastructure with Azure and AWS. Proven track record in deploying enterprise-grade SSO and SAML integrations for SaaS platforms. Currently transitioning into broader Azure architecture, with hands-on experience in Cloud architecture design and implementation.\nTechnical Skills # Identity \u0026amp; Access Management (IAM): Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta Certified Professional, SAML 2.0 \u0026amp; OIDC Protocols, Single Sign-On (SSO) Deployment, RBAC/ABAC, Keycloak (Home Lab), and Lifecycle Management (Joiner/Mover/Leaver). Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and MFA. Cloud \u0026amp; Virtualization: Microsoft Azure Administration (AZ-900, AZ-104), Azure Resource Management, Google Workspace Admin, Proxmox Hypervisor, Ubuntu/Debian Linux Server, and Hybrid-Cloud Connectivity (Entra Connect). Modern Device Management (MDM): Microsoft Intune, Apple Business Manager, Kandji, JAMF, and Microsoft Autopilot for automated enterprise enrollment. Infrastructure \u0026amp; Networking: Active Directory (GPO/OU Management), Windows/macOS Endpoint Engineering, DNS/DHCP, VPN Configuration, and A/V Conference Technology. DevOps \u0026amp; Automation: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Containerization (Docker), Version Control (Git), and automated site deployment via Hugo and Azure Static Web Apps. Service Delivery \u0026amp; Governance: ITIL 4 Foundation certified, SLA Management, White-Glove Executive Support, and Security-focused Onboarding/Offboarding workflows. Professional Experience # Service Delivery Technician II – Tilray # July 2024 – Present\nResolve 20+ support tickets per day while meeting SLA targets. Cloud Administration: Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure, Entra ID. Provide white-glove executive and C-suite support. Support Toast POS and Conference Room A/V systems. IAM Integration: Engineered and deployed SAML-based SSO solutions for enterprise SaaS applications, enhancing security and user authentication workflows. Desktop Support Specialist / System Administrator – United States Luggage # Aug 2022 – July 2024\nIdentity Management: Administered hybrid identity environments using on-prem AD, Entra ID, and Okta for 150+ users. Workflow Optimization: Owned the security-focused onboarding and offboarding lifecycle, implementing automated access controls. SSO Deployment: Managed SSO configurations across diverse business units, streamlining access to critical enterprise tools. Client Support Engineer – Flexible Business Systems # Feb 2018 – Aug 2022\nMixed Environment Support: Provided advanced macOS and Windows support in complex, multi-tenant environments. Standards Development: Trained new hires on standardized deployment and endpoint security protocols. Education # B.A. Communications – Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY Diploma, Computer Tech / Networking Specialist – Hunter Business School, Medford, NY Technical Projects \u0026amp; Labs # IAM \u0026amp; Virtualization Home Lab (Proxmox) # Architected a headless Proxmox environment hosting multiple Ubuntu VMs to simulate enterprise infrastructure. Deployed and configured Keycloak as a central Identity Provider to practice advanced OIDC/SAML federation and user-store integrations. Cloud Portfolio \u0026amp; Documentation # Developed a professional portfolio site using the Hugo framework and Azure Static Web Apps to document technical implementations and project architecture. Certifications # CompTIA A+ | ITIL 4 Foundation Candidate: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Okta Certified Professional Associate Google Workspace Administrator ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/resume/","section":"","summary":"","title":"","type":"page"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/authors/","section":"Authors","summary":"","title":"Authors","type":"authors"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/categories/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Categories","type":"categories"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/series/","section":"Series","summary":"","title":"Series","type":"series"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags","type":"tags"}]