Forney, TX · Dallas–Fort Worth

Niklas Ruiz

A reliable, people-first operations & service professional — now CompTIA A+ and Security+ certified and moving into IT support and cybersecurity.

CompTIA A+ CompTIA Security+ Claude Certified Architect — Foundations · in progress
About

Show up, learn the tools, take care of the customer.

I've spent the better part of a decade in steady, hands-on work across service, retail, and light manufacturing — running equipment, fitting customers, training new teammates, and keeping things clean and safe. The through-line has always been the same: dependability and a genuine focus on the person in front of me.

I've since earned my CompTIA A+ and Security+ certifications, and I'm working toward Anthropic's Claude Certified Architect – Foundations credential — pairing IT and security fundamentals with hands-on use of modern AI tools, so I land on the side that uses technology well. It's a steady jog, not a sprint, and I'm putting in the reps.

What I bring

Strengths & focus

Proven strengths

Customer service Training & onboarding Technical equipment Safety & process Problem-solving Dependability Teamwork

Focus areas

IT support & help desk Cybersecurity Hardware & desktop support Practical AI fluency
Certifications

Certifications

CompTIA A+
CompTIA
Certified
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Certified
Claude Certified Architect – Foundations
Anthropic
In progress
Experience

Where I've worked

Blender Operator
NAI — Carlsbad, CA
2023 – 2025
  • Operated blending equipment to mix raw materials for production.
  • Kept the blending area and equipment clean, organized, and audit-ready.
  • Helped train new employees on machine operation and safety protocols.
  • Performed routine maintenance to keep machines running reliably.
Sales Associate
Boot Barn — Escondido, CA
2022 – 2023
  • Helped customers choose products with knowledgeable, honest recommendations.
  • Resolved questions and complaints promptly and professionally.
Golf Club Fitter
Dick's Sporting Goods — Escondido, CA
2020 – 2022
  • Custom-fit clubs using Trackman launch monitors and hitting-bay data.
  • Cut, lengthened, and adjusted clubs to each customer's specs.
  • Walked customers through the details so they knew exactly what they were getting.
Front Desk & Cart Service
Waterview Golf Club — Rowlett, TX
2018 – 2020
  • Answered calls and booked tee times; managed front-desk flow.
  • Kept the course and carts guest-ready and clean at all times.
  • Made sure members had a great experience start to finish.
Education

Education

High School Diploma
Wylie High School — Wylie, TX · 2017
Cybersecurity Coursework
San Diego State University — San Diego, CA
Get in touch

Let's talk.

Open to IT support, help desk, and operations roles across Dallas–Fort Worth — and always happy to connect.