Career Profile

Dedicated and experienced Systems Administrator specializing in security-first environments. Skilled in deploying, managing, and securing a variety of technologies across small business to enterprise architectures. Proven ability in leveraging expertise in Linux systems, networking, and information security to enhance organizational cybersecurity posture.

Experiences

System Administrator

Dec 2022 - Present
Music Industry Marketing, LLC

  • Manage Windows Server 2022 automation environments
  • Automate deployments of Linux systems using Ansible
  • Develop python and bash scripts to streamline administrative tasks
  • Deploy cloud VNC workstations with custom software enabling employees to streamline workflow
  • Deploy and manage proxy edge infrastructure
  • Deploy and manage MySQL and PostgreSQL databases
  • Design and manage Shopify ecommerce website
  • Implement SEO strategies and perform keyword-competitor research
  • Analyze network traffic with tcpdump, wireguard, tshark, and pyshark
  • Analyze system logs to troubleshoot system, application, and network errors
  • Enhance system reliability and performance

Linux System Administrator

February 2020 - May 2022
Organic Music Marketing, LLC

  • Deploy and manage scalable Linux servers and KVM virtual machines
  • Build docker images and manage deployments with docker-compose
  • Deploy Nginx and MySQL servers for optimal service performance
  • Deploy and manage OpenVPN servers and Certificate Authority with EasyRSA
  • Deploy routers, servers, switches and manage office network
  • Implement security hardening measures across various systems and networks

Principal Consultant

Jul 2018 - Present
Arcane Solutions, LLC

  • Web design, development, and management
  • Deploy LEMP stacks on cloud KVM architecture (VPS)
  • Deploy and manage LEMP stacks on cloud KVM architecture
  • Automate deployments, updates and patches with Ansible
  • E-commerce integration and inventory management
  • Install and manage SSL certificates
  • Manage DNS servers and records
  • Automate and maintain offsite backups

Linux System Administrator

February 2015 - May 2018
KnownHost, LLC

  • Administer KVM and OpenVZ environments, ensuring high availability and performance
  • Manage various hosting environments including WHMCS, cPanel, and DirectAdmin
  • Configure Apache, Nginx, and LiteSpeed web servers along with PHP and PHP-FPM
  • Manage MySQL servers and databases, ensuring data security and performance
  • Manage firewall and Web Application Firewall (WAF) configurations
  • Conduct malware removal and security hardening

Support Technician

June 2011 - June 2015
ViaTalk, LLC

  • Provide technical support for VoIP systems
  • Handle customer inquiries through phone calls, support tickets, and live chats
  • Troubleshoot connectivity, quality, and routing issues
  • Manage customer router configurations
  • Manage VoIP gateway hardware
  • Process phone number porting transfers
  • Resolve international calling issues with carrier backbone (Level3, etc)

Certificates

Cybersecurity certified by Google (2023)

Skills & Proficiency

Linux

Network Security

Ansible

Bash

Python

KVM

Docker

HTML5 & CSS

WordPress

Django & Flask

AWS & GCP