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Dawson Reed

Field Works

IT Field Services · Billings, Montana

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I bring my own tools, my own ladder, and my own initiative.
Nine years of building things that weren't supposed to work together.
We can handle whatever may come up on site.
About

I got into IT through STEM hobbies in electronics and computer science. Before field work I was running CNC machines in a dental lab and doing board-level pcb solder repair. Simple install or troubleshoot, doesn't matter to me.

I run a 3-node Proxmox cluster with enterprise networking gear at home because I genuinely enjoy this stuff. Eagle Scout, Google IT certified, and my car stays loaded.

As of March 2026

96 Provider Score
39 Jobs Done
<2% Backout Rate
19 Clients
Services
Cable Termination
Cat5e/Cat6 terminations, patch panels, keystones. Punch-down and crimp.
Network Infrastructure
Switch installs, router config, rack and stack. Patch panel to port.
Wireless
AP deployment, coverage troubleshooting, controller configuration.
Audio Visual
Conference room setups, digital signage installs, A/V equipment configuration.
Point of Sale
Register systems, payment terminals, receipt printers. Software config to hardware swap.
Endpoint Deployment
Workstations, printers, kiosks. Imaging, deployment, and first-day setup.
Security Systems
IP cameras, NVR configuration, access control panel installs.
Server & Storage
Rack install, NAS deployment, drive replacement, RAID configuration.
Toolkit

Everything rides in the vehicle. Cable termination, power tools, electronics repair, and general hand tools.

Cable & Testing

  • Punch-down tool (110/66)
  • RJ45 / RJ11 crimpers
  • Cat5e & Cat6 spools
  • Cable stripper / cutter
  • Cable tester
  • Patch cables (various)

Power & General

  • Multimeter
  • Drill + bit set
  • 7 ft step ladder
  • Label maker
  • Level
  • Wire strippers
  • Assorted hand tools

Electronics

  • Soldering station
  • Digital microscope
  • Heat gun
  • Solder / flux / wick
  • Assorted adapters
  • USB boot drives
Background

Fabrication & Maker

Before IT I was running 5-axis CNC mills in a dental lab and prototyping circuit boards at my kitchen table. I still do 3D printing (FDM and SLA) and board-level electronics repair. When a job goes sideways, I don't just troubleshoot software. I know the electronics and circuits too.

FDM / SLA Printing 5-Axis CNC Fusion 360 Soldering PCB Proto

Homelab

3-node Proxmox cluster with a Dell R730xd, HP ProDesk, and OptiPlex. Aruba managed switch, OPNsense firewall, Pi-hole DNS, TrueNAS storage. Most people don't voluntarily rack a 2U server in their basement. I am that guy.

Proxmox Linux Docker OPNsense TrueNAS Managed Switches
Credentials
G
Google IT Support Professional
Coursera · 2022
ES
Eagle Scout
BSA Troop 222 · 2017
FL
Forklift & Propane Certified
CETP & PERC · 2024

Let's Work

Direct Work, Subcontracting, or Consulting. If you need a tech in Montana I'm your guy!

Email
dawson@406fieldworks.com
Phone
(406) 851-1407
Location
Billings, MT