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Resume

Professional Summary

Seasoned Linux & Open Source Consultant with 15+ years of experience keeping systems secure, stable, and (mostly) drama-free. RHCE/RHCSA and Puppet Certified , I’ve designed, automated, and maintained infrastructure for enterprises, government, and everyone in between.

Core Strengths

  • Infrastructure Mastery: Red Hat, Debian/Ubuntu, KVM/RHEV, clustering, networking
  • Automation & Scripting: Puppet, Bash, Perl, Python — if it can be automated, I’ll automate it
  • Problem-Solving: From obscure SELinux denials to gnarly production issues
  • Training & Mentoring: Making Linux approachable for teams of all skill levels

Approach

I combine deep technical expertise with clear communication and a dash of humor - because IT doesn’t have to be boring. My focus is on building solutions that are robust, secure, and well-documented, so they keep working long after I’m gone.

Skill matrix (snapshot)

Area Level
Linux (RHEL, Debian) +++++ (Expert)
Virtualization (KVM, RHEV) +++++ (Expert)
Puppet & Automation +++++ (Expert)
Scripting (Bash, Perl, Python) +++++ (Expert)
Networking & Security ++++ (Advanced)
Web & DB Stack (Apache, Nginx, MySQL, Oracle) ++++ (Advanced)
High Availability & Clustering ++++ (Advanced)
DevOps Tooling (Git, Jenkins, CI/CD) ++++ (Advanced)

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