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Dawson Reed

Field Works

IT field services out of Billings, Montana.

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I bring my own tools, my own ladder, and my own initiative.

Miles City to Billings to Bozeman and everywhere in between.

Together, we can handle whatever may come up on site.

About

I got my start in IT service work through my interests in STEM, electronics, and computer science. Before field work I was running CNC machines in a dental lab, doing board-level pcb solder repair, and installing hitches/wiring for U-Haul. An Eagle Scout, Google IT certified, and prepared to learn something new everyday. Complex install or simple troubleshoot, its all the same to me.

150 mile range around Billings, MT. Rural or in-town. 5 (or more) days a week. The full toolkit and workbag is ready to go whenever and wherever you are.

0%
Backout Rate
95%
Timeliness
96
Provider Score
47
Jobs Done
20
Clients
4,092
Miles Driven
As of March 19, 2026
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 & 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

Homelab

My multi-node Proxmox cluster with a Dell R730xd runs alongside countless other devices. Aruba managed switch, OPNsense firewall, Pi-hole DNS, TrueNAS storage. Most people don't wish for the sound of a 2U server in their basement. I am one of those maniacs.

Proxmox Linux Docker OPNsense TrueNAS Managed Switches

Fabrication & Maker

Before IT I was running 5-axis CNC mills in a dental lab and soldering new components to boards in my living room. 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 have a foundational, working knowledge of electronics and circuits too.

FDM / SLA Printing 5-Axis CNC Fusion 360 Soldering PCB Proto
Credentials & Accolades
Eagle Scout 2017
Google IT Support Professional 2022
Forklift & Propane Certified 2024
1,300+ Hours in Factorio 2026

Let's Work

Direct Work, Subcontracting, or Consulting. Smart-hands and more in central Montana. I'm your guy!

Email
[email protected]
Phone
(406) 851-1407
Location
Billings, MT