Lathan Latty — Portfolio

About Me

Hey! I’m Lathan, a Software Engineering student at Ontario Tech University with a focus on DevOps, networking, and system design. I love solving large-scale problems—whether it’s designing reliable networks, building virtualization clusters, or automating IT workflows.

My background spans Linux, Windows, and macOS environments, and I’ve gained hands-on professional experience with IT support, enterprise systems, and POS infrastructure through roles at Recipe Unlimited Corporation and Canada’s Wonderland.

In my free time, I run a multi-node home lab featuring Proxmox, TrueNAS, OPNsense, Docker, and Ubiquiti networking. It’s my playground for testing enterprise-style infrastructure, automation, and monitoring—skills I’m excited to bring into professional DevOps and software engineering roles.

Always eager to learn, experiment, and connect—let’s build something awesome together.

Professional Experience

Technical Support Representative — Transcom (Toronto, ON)

Summer 2024

Worked under contract for Apple, providing support via phone, chat, and email — sales, technical support, billing, and retention.
Used Apple systems: Gather, GBI Portal, WWBI, Monster board, iDesk, iLog, iCloud, iTunes, iOS/OS X basics, Apple ID, Account Security, etc.
Implemented Apple Operations Process Folder and MSA; conducted WBR/MBR/QAR/ABR/Daily Ops reviews.

IT Service Desk Analyst — Recipe Unlimited (Vaughan, ON)

Summer 2023

Troubleshot restaurant-related issues with software tools for prompt resolution.
Provided operational & technical support to restaurants via phone and remote access.
Collaborated with IT and Operations; SME for POS and Back Office Software.

IT Technician — Canada’s Wonderland (Vaughan, ON)

Feb 2022 – Apr 2023

Primary contact for hardware, software, POS, and network issues via help desk, email, and phone.
Installed, configured, and managed desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and software.
Assisted with network, camera, and access control issues; supported testing of new hardware/software.

Education

Ontario Tech University — Oshawa, ON

Bachelor’s Degree | Software Engineering · Sept 2024 – Apr 2028

Object Oriented Programming
Web Programming
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

Durham College — Oshawa, ON

Ontario College Certificate | General Arts & Science – Eng Prep · Sept 2023 – Apr 2024

Relevant: Calculus, Vectors, Physics, Chemistry, Computers for Engineering

Centennial College — Scarborough, ON

Ontario Advanced Diploma | Computer Systems Technology · Sept 2020 – Apr 2023

Relevant: Network Mgmt, Ethical Hacking, IT Project Mgmt, Unix/Linux

Skills

Python

Cisco

HTML

CSS

Mac OS

Ubuntu

Windows 11

Projects

Home Lab Infrastructure

Technologies: Proxmox, TrueNAS, OPNsense, Docker, Ubiquiti

Multi-node virtualization cluster with enterprise-style networking…

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Capstone Project: Network Re-Design

Technologies: Cisco Packet Tracer, Networking, VPN, VoIP

Redesigned the network infrastructure for a fictional banking company, implementing secure VPN access, VoIP services, encrypted file sharing, and upgraded server systems. Delivered a scalable design supporting multiple locations with improved efficiency and security.

Ethical Hacking Lab

Technologies: Kali Linux, Virtualization, Penetration Testing Tools

Built a controlled ethical hacking environment to practice penetration testing and vulnerability analysis. Gained hands-on experience with reconnaissance, exploitation, and defense strategies to strengthen cybersecurity awareness.

IoT Auto Watering System

Technologies: Raspberry Pi, Python, Moisture Sensors

Developed a smart irrigation system that monitored soil moisture in real time and automated watering with a pump. Demonstrated IoT integration and automation for practical environmental monitoring.

Hi, I'm Lathan — your future Software Developer.