My name is Jacob Sheriff, AKA FreeNotFree, and I created FreeNotFree Studios, LLC in early 2025 and have been producing/mixing/mastering for 5 years. I've been a musician my whole life and would love to make your project come to life! You can find some of my work on all streaming platforms and some extras on SoundCloud as FreeNotFree everywhere. I specialize in any genre, any platform!…

FreeNotFree Studios, LLC

My name is Jacob Sheriff, AKA FreeNotFree, and I created FreeNotFree Studios, LLC in early 2025 and have been producing/mixing/mastering for 5 years. I've been a musician my whole life and would love to make your project come to life! You can find some of my work on all streaming platforms and some extras on SoundCloud as FreeNotFree everywhere. I specialize in any genre, any platform!…

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My name is Jacob Sheriff, AKA FreeNotFree, and I created FreeNotFree Studios, LLC in early 2025 and have been producing/mixing/mastering for 5 years. I’ve been a musician my whole life and would love to make your project come to life! You can find some of my work on all streaming platforms and some extras on SoundCloud as FreeNotFree everywhere. I specialize in any genre, any platform!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Laser Weld Team Leader at Topre America Corporation
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
Led a team of operators and forklift drivers in the laser welding department, ensured smooth operations, maintained complex robotic and mechanical equipment to meet production targets, trained employees in equipment operation and maintenance, prioritized tasks based on material availability and customer requirements, improving workflow. Trusted to work without supervision on weekend night shift.
Laborer - Construction at Eidson, Inc.
August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Assisted in overseeing subcontractors on large commercial construction sites, gained hands-on experience with demolition, carpentry, concrete work, and masonry. Operated heavy machinery such as skid steers, excavators, and forklifts, enhancing site efficiency and safety.
IT Systems Administrator at Delex Systems
August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Held top secret clearance; managed inventory control for IT equipment; maintained software licenses for computers and servers; provided coaching and constructive feedback to employees; implemented weekly software patches to mitigate security risks; ensured compliance with NIST and DoD RMF standards; determined classification eligibility of documents and stored them in the corresponding servers.
IT Support Specialist at Ausley Associates
March 1, 2014 - August 1, 2017
Held secret clearance; Provided technical support for over 200 clients; managed the onboarding process by loading software, granting permissions through Active Directory, and configuring hardware for new employees; Maintained compliance with NIST DoD policies by preparing and securing computer assets, safeguarding classified data; Managed backup and recovery of valuable classified and unclassified data assets to safeguard availability and comply with applicable regulations; Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
IT Field Technician at Kingfisher Systems
January 1, 2013 - March 1, 2014
Held secret clearance; Delivered on-site IT support at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, ensuring operational efficiency for Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI); Efficiently managed and resolved help-desk tickets, significantly reducing response times; Conducted hardware and software troubleshooting, enhancing system reliability for U.S. Navy assets; Transferred valuable data to new assets when old assets were obsolete or broken; Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction; Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.

Education

Information Technology at Wallace State STC
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Electric Vehicle Specialist in Cybersecurity at Wallace State STC
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Cybersecurity and Networking Technology at Wallace State Community College Hanceville, AL
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Business Administration: Technical Management at College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown, MD
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Qualifications

CompTIA Security+
August 13, 2025 - April 8, 2026
CompTIA CySA+
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
CompTIA CSAP
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
CompTIA CSIS
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
CompTIA CIOS
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
CompTIA Network+
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
CompTIA A+
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Azure Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
AWS Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics
    FreeNotFree - A Little Late

    This chill EDM song takes hand crafted percussion patterns and ethereal vocals to take you beyond yourself. At least that is my hope! This is my latest personal release. It showcases my mixing and mastering skills as best as I can show you, but that was back in December 2025 and I keep getting better.