Hi, I'm
Jacob Upchurch
IoT & Network Infrastructure Specialist
I build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps businesses connected. From managing multi-site IoT deployments across North America to securing network edge devices in gaming and stadium environments, I focus on reliability, scalability, and practical solutions.
01. About
I'm an IoT & Network Infrastructure Specialist based in Oklahoma. I work across remote-managed and on-premise environments, handling everything from router and firewall administration to MDM platforms, IoT edge devices, and multi-site backend deployments.
My day-to-day spans a wide range: configuring LTE failover links, managing device fleets through MDM, deploying software across 30+ client sites, and providing escalated support for kiosks and IoT systems in gaming, hospitality, and stadium environments. I'm comfortable working across the stack when the situation calls for it.
Outside of work, I'm interested in security research, homelab projects, and picking up Japanese.
02. Experience
IoT & Network Infrastructure Specialist
M3t
- Administer network infrastructure including Teltonika, Fortinet, Ubiquiti/UniFi, and Acumera platforms across multiple client sites with LTE failover and primary WAN links.
- Manage MDM platform for Slot Machine Interface Boards (SMIBs), handling OS and firmware updates, policy enforcement, and advanced troubleshooting at scale.
- Provide escalated technical support for financial kiosks and IoT edge devices deployed in gaming, hospitality, and stadium environments.
- Oversee staff workstations, on-site servers, and secure network connectivity across multiple office locations.
- Deploy and maintain backend software on 30+ client sites across the U.S., Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, streamlining provisioning workflows for uninterrupted service.
Website Manager
Sooner Spectator Magazine
- Manage the web presence for a publication in operation since 2005, now in its 21st year (soonerspectatormag.com).
- Handle content updates, ad delivery, analytics tracking, and backend site integrity.
03. Projects
Penetration Testing — Norman Public Schools
Conducted vulnerability assessments on 2016/2017 MacBook Air fleet in cooperation with the Norman Public Schools iTech team. Identified security weaknesses, documented findings, and delivered remediation reports to guide patching efforts and improve device hardening across the district.
upchurch.dev
This site. A personal resume and portfolio built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Hosted on Cloudflare Pages with DNS managed through Porkbun.
More coming soon
I'm working on documenting more of my homelab and side projects. Check back or reach out if you'd like to hear about what I'm building.
04. Skills
Networking & Security
- Teltonika RMS
- Fortinet
- Ubiquiti / UniFi
- VPN
- Firewalls
- VLAN
- Network Switches
Platforms & Cloud
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft 365
- Office 365
- MDM
- Cloudflare
Operations
- Deployment Automation
- Escalated Support
- Troubleshooting
- IT Asset Management
- Managed Services
Data & Tools
- SQL
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- IT Infrastructure Mgmt
05. Writing
I plan to write about networking, infrastructure war stories, and things I learn along the way. Posts will show up here when they're ready.
06. Education & Certifications
Cyber Defense
Moore Norman Technology Center
Aug 2021 — Nov 2022High School Diploma
Epic One On One Charter High School
2020 — 2022Technical Training: Fundamentals
Teltonika Networks
Issued Mar 2025 — Exp. Mar 2027Credential ID: TT-FM000000123