Your Trusted Local Technology Partner — For Residential & Small Businesses
ABOUT ME & MY MISSION
Cody Barnes
Owner & Technology Consultant🎯 My Mission
At Appalachian IT Solutions, my mission is simple: to empower individuals, families, and local small businesses with dependable, high-quality technology and cybersecurity solutions at an economical price. Reliable tech shouldn't be a luxury reserved only for large corporations. I am dedicated to providing accessible, honest, and expert technical consulting that protects what matters most without breaking the bank.
🎓 Background & Technical Expertise
With over 5+ years of dedicated professional experience in IT administration, network engineering, and cybersecurity, I bring hands-on expertise to every deployment. I hold an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science / Systems Management from Northeast State Community College and am actively completing my Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity through Western Governors University (WGU).
I hold multiple industry certifications (including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and CSIS) and maintain official vendor partnerships with top security platforms and Ubiquiti UniFi networking hardware to deliver enterprise-grade defense.
🛡️ Digital Safety for Youth
Committed to protecting youth against cyberbullying and inappropriate online content. Through custom router controls, DNS filtering, and parental shields, I help parents build safe digital environments at home.
🐾 Animal Rescue & Crisis Response
Actively involved in emergency disaster relief, including crisis work during the Kentucky floods and Hurricane Helene. At home, I've rescued and trained 3 dogs and 3 cats to live together harmoniously as one family.
🍽️ Community Support
Enjoy attending church with my wife, going on cruises, and hosting a local food podcast with a close friend to highlight mom-and-pop restaurants and drive new customer traffic to local businesses.