Bart Simpson

Hi, My name is Satomi.H

A network engineer

Based in Vancouver,BC

About me

Hi, I’m Satomi. I’m a network engineer-in-training, living in Canada. I dropped out of university in Japan and jumped into the IT world here in Canada. After learning the basics of web development like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript(etc...), I personally focus on network engineering and I got CCNA certification these days. Now I'm trying to get AWS SAA certification. This blog is where I share my real-life journey from a liberal arts background to tackling the IT industry abroad, how networks are built, and sometimes a few personal stories along the way. If any of that catches your attention, feel free to check it out. For those who are new to IT, curious about studying abroad, or just want to join me on this wild ride, let’s enjoy the journey together! 🌍💻

Experience

Violin Lover

2002 - Present

Currently in Canada (without my violin tho)

Started playing violin at the age of 6, inspired by my dad.

English Literature Major

2021 – Present

Meiji Gakuin University (Japan)

Picked English literature when I wasn’t sure about my future. Shakespeare was tough, but fun in a weird way.

Private Tutoring School

2021 – 2022

Tokyo

Teaching English and math to junior high students. Got into anime just to keep up with their interests!

Shrine Maiden (Miko)

2022 – 2024

Yoyogi, Tokyo

Helped at a shrine with events and sold charms. A cool way to connect with Japanese traditions.

Hotel Front Desk

2023 – 2024

Yokohama

Wanted to talk with international guests—learned a lot about hospitality and smiling through anything.

IT Student in Canada

2024 – Present

ITD Canada (Vancouver)

After graduating from a one-year Web Development program in March, I became fascinated by computer networking. Now I'm self-studying for the CCNA certification to deepen my knowledge.

Skills

🧠CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)💻 Studying web frontend development including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript🌐 Built a responsive blog using Astro🛠️ Gained foundational knowledge in PHP, Ruby, Python, and Perl📦 Experience with CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla🔧 Practicing network setup and troubleshooting using Cisco Packet Tracer🚀 Fast learner with a proactive attitude, both independently and in teams🍁Trying to get AWS SAA

Recent Posts from the Blog

A new post every week!

How to create a simple network topology

A network topology with 17 PCs, 3 switches, and 1 router!

2025-09-12

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VLAN Configuration and Troubleshooting

A study log covering VLAN setup with Cisco packet tracer!

2025-07-01

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