Jacob Upchurch

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.

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01. About

I'm an IoT & Network Infrastructure Specialist based in Oklahoma. I work across remote-managed and on-premises 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 500+ 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 photography.

02. Experience

IoT & Network Infrastructure Specialist

M3 Technology Solutions

Aug 2022 — Present
  • 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 500+ client sites across the U.S., Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, streamlining provisioning workflows for uninterrupted service.

Website Manager

Sooner Spectator Magazine

Jun 2019 — Present
  • 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.

  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Penetration Testing
  • Remediation Reporting

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.

  • HTML/CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Cloudflare Pages

soonerspectatormag.com — Site Rebuild

Migrated my dad's OU athletics publication from Wix to a fully custom static site. Built 18 pages with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, adding a complete auth system (PBKDF2 password hashing, session cookies), an admin panel for user and role management, user profile pages, and a PayPal subscription flow. Backend powered by Cloudflare Workers and D1 (SQLite at the edge), deployed on Cloudflare Pages.

  • HTML/CSS/JS
  • Cloudflare Workers
  • Cloudflare D1
  • Auth & Sessions
  • PayPal API

04. Skills

Networking & Security

  • Teltonika RMS
  • Fortinet
  • Ubiquiti / UniFi
  • VPN
  • Firewalls
  • VLAN
  • Network Switches

Platforms & Cloud

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft 365
  • Office 365
  • MDM
  • Cloudflare
  • SendGrid

Operations

  • Deployment Automation
  • Escalated Support
  • Troubleshooting
  • IT Asset Management
  • Managed Services

Data & Tools

  • SQL
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • IT Infrastructure Mgmt

05. Education & Certifications

Cyber Defense

Moore Norman Technology Center

Aug 2021 — Nov 2022

High School Diploma

Epic One On One Charter High School

2020 — 2022

Technical Training: Fundamentals

Teltonika Networks

Issued Mar 2025 — Exp. Mar 2027

Credential ID: TT-FM000000123

Covers router and gateway configuration, WAN/LAN setup, firewall rules, VPN tunnels (IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard), and the Teltonika RMS platform for remote device monitoring and management.

06. Contact

I'm open to opportunities and always happy to talk shop. Whether you have a role in mind, a project to collaborate on, or just want to connect — feel free to reach out.

jacob@upchurch.dev