Position: Devops/Systems Administrator/AWS/Linux
Category: DevOps
Experience: 11 years | English: fluent

Infrastructure Management: Successfully managed and architected Highly Available and Fault Tolerant setups for various organizations, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime.

Cloud Migration: Led the migration of several on-premise systems to cloud environments like AWS and GCP, improving scalability and reducing costs.

DevOps Implementation: Implemented DevOps practices across multiple teams, improving collaboration between development and operations and accelerating the software delivery lifecycle.

Systems Design: Designed and implemented efficient and reliable systems for various applications, enhancing performance and reliability.

Leadership: Successfully led the infrastructure team at a cybersecurity company, overseeing everything from architecture and design to hiring, supervising, implementing, mentoring, and troubleshooting.

Product and Internal Development Environment Setup: Set up and administered product and internal development environments from scratch, using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Git, significantly improving the development workflow.

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Resolved a wide variety of system and application issues, minimizing disruption and maintaining high levels of user satisfaction.

Security Management: Implemented robust security measures across various systems and applications, protecting sensitive data and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Hobby Projects: Successfully run a Matrix server and a federated BookWyrm instance in my free time, demonstrating my passion for technology and continuous learning.
I'm an experienced professional with a strong background in Linux System Administration and DevOps practices. I have over 20 years of experience working with Linux, which forms the backbone of my technical expertise.

I've worked in various sectors including telecommunications, cybersecurity, and tech startup acceleration. My responsibilities have been diverse and comprehensive, ranging from managing Linux servers and Open Source software, to working with cloud environments like AWS and GCP. I've also been involved in setting up and administering product and internal development environments from scratch, using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Git.

In addition to my Linux expertise, I have a deep understanding of systems design. I've used this knowledge extensively in my work, designing and implementing highly efficient and reliable systems for various applications.

I'm not a developer, but I'm an advanced scripter of Python, Bash and can write small programs in Go. I've also been involved in architecture and design, business case building, and creating infrastructure strategy in general.

I have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and have experience with tools like Jira for project management. I'm currently seeking a leadership position where I can leverage my skills and experience to guide a team in Sysadmin/DevOps or SRE roles.

In my free time, I run a Matrix server and a federated BookWyrm instance, always looking to expand my knowledge and skills in the tech field. I'm passionate about what I do and I'm always ready to learn new things and take on new challenges. I believe that my experience and skills make me a strong candidate for any team looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable leader in Linux Sysadmin or DevOps roles.

Skills:

- Linux System Administration
- DevOps Practices
- Systems Design
- Cloud Environments (AWS, GCP, OpenStack)
- Configuration Management Tools (Ansible, Terraform)
- Git Version Control
- Scripting (Python, Bash)
- Agile Methodologies
- Project Management (Jira)
- Database Systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- High Availability and Fault Tolerant Setups
- Infrastructure Strategy and Business Case Building
- Leadership and Team Management
- Running and Managing Servers
- Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
- Security Management
- DNS Administration
- VPN Technologies (OpenVPN, Wireguard)
- Containerization (Docker, LXC)
- Monitoring Tools (Grafana, ElasticSearch, RabbitMQ)
Work from Anywhere: I value flexibility and believe in the power of remote work.