IT professional with technical/functional solution design and implementation experience. Liaise with businesses to translate their needs into IT solutions. Focus on identifying key opportunities throughout the business to streamline processes for improving profitability and efficiency.
will not consider positions in the NOVA/DC/MD areas
Skillset
I am a systems administrator with a deep love of Linux, programming, and technology. My entry into the professional space began in 2011 even before entering the workforce. I was always experimenting with technology. Of all the different Linux distros Debian is my favorite, but I am also familiar with Fedora, Red hat, Centos, and even Arch Linux. When I’m not at my day job doing sys admin work, I’m often knee-deep in a project such as the ones listed on my website. When asked what type of position I would like to be in, I often think of DevOps fitting me best. I enjoy both content and software creation as well as the new content and system management technologies that allow for stable, repeatable, and rapid deployment.
Systems installation, configuration, and upgrading (partitioning, Raid, etc.)
C/C++, Java, Javascript , HTML, CSS, Python and experience with XMIDAS, Erlang
Familiar with JSON, and XML structured data formats
Project Management (CVS, SV, and SVN )
SELinux (contexts and macros)
YUM repositories and RPM creation
Server rack installation and cable management to include the installation of CAT5 cabling and patch panels
Vsphere, Vmware, Electric Sky X (ESX) server maintenance/operation to include familiarity with vimsh and powershell
Surface mount component soldering in a ESD protected environment
Maintaining DNS services and servers
Scripting in TCSH and BASH
Creating and installing systems patches
Command line level interaction with Linux systems
Configuration and deployment of servers via anaconda/kickstart configuration
Development and maintenance of Apache Tomcat environment
Networking management to include setting up NAT tables, investigating packet headers, managing switches/routers/hubs, setting up apache/tomcat, setting up NTP, VNC, and VPN
Familiarity with NFS and FTP servers and services
Remote system management, and configuration
X509 Certificate chain management and authentication schemes.
statistics/monitoring using Angelfish, and AWStats, and nagios
Familiarity with LDAP, Centrify ,Kerberos , Active directory
AWS EC2 CLI, VPC permissions and Cloud computing concepts. (inducing understanding map reduce concepts)
Docker system administration/ Docker swarm Management
Current Projects
Beyond my professional pursuits I often have projects I take on for both fun and profit.
I live an breathe tech and almost always am engrossed in some new open source software or tech related project, Have a look at some of my most recent pursuits!
I am building a system for use by a GM/DM of a D&D style game to inventory and manage a real world-styled economy. This system will incorporate the full Linux stack with a NoSQL backend, a mobile-accessible app, and a thermal printer for quick, automated, and data-based managed dispersal of loot tags to players.
I have several 3D print projects revolving around deposition-based 3D printer technologies in conjunction with CAD software (sketchup). I have also recently became interested in G-code encryption and decryption technologies.
This is my attempt to utilize and connect several technologies I already incorporate as well as push the limits of the hardware platform I am using. I have a small form-factor PC loaded with a Debian-based OS that has software to allow ease of streaming media from my home NAS, game streaming, and emulation (using MAME and other emulators).
In keeping with the DIY and hacker I'm constantly modifying and learninf a deverse set of skills. currently projects include classic car to EV restoration/engine swap, Pond arreation, amature forestry, ect.
A fond pet project, money sink, and playground of mine, often used for experimentation with new technologies such as virtualization and cloud computing, I have a custom server rack that is ever-evolving for both fun and profit. The current projects in place are upgrades of a managed switch, a gluster fs test array , and a new and improved media streaming center security camera controller (RTSP/OVIF) .
Buidling a VR backpack to allow a huge Playspace for expermentation with web vr and other experiences
