Track Record
Impact & Results
99.9%
Infrastructure Uptime
~1k
Servers Managed
15+
Years Experience
Credentials
Certifications
AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft · Sep 2024
Linux/UNIX Server Administrator
Gwinnett Technical College · May 2012
PC Repair and Network Technician
Gwinnett Technical College · May 2011
Toolkit
Core Competencies
Cloud Platforms
Operating Systems
Technical Skills
Career
Professional Experience
Systems Engineer II
Mar 2019 — Current
- Promoted to Systems Engineer II in 2022 after recognition for outstanding contributions to cloud infrastructure management.
- Orchestrated and streamlined multi-cloud environments, ensuring seamless administration within Accruent CloudOps for peak performance and reliability across 4 software products, 4 public clouds, and 5 geo-locations, managing approximately 1,000 servers.
- Implemented and maintained highly available, redundant international data centers to facilitate global application deployments using Java and Apache Tomcat, spanning 5-7 environment levels, including production.
- Fortified RedHat Linux, CentOS Linux, and Oracle Enterprise Linux systems, prioritizing stability and security.
- Executed proactive cybersecurity vulnerability scanning and patching to uphold compliance and shield infrastructure, achieving a record-low Nexpose score below 7k.
- Enhanced application availability and performance by strategically deploying and tuning F5 routing and load-balancing, utilizing HA pools for failover.
- Engineered automated infrastructure pipelines (Ansible/Bash), reducing manual maintenance overhead by ~80% and recovering engineering hours monthly, directly lowering departmental OpEx.
- Architected and deployed a zero-cost Disaster Recovery (DR) preparation automation tool using Bash, secure rsync over SSH, and structured logging; eliminated a legacy, error-prone manual process and completed data synchronization validation weeks ahead of schedule to significantly reduce failover execution risk.
- Designed and executed an enterprise-wide firewall audit and enforcement framework across all Verisae nodes; standardized rule sets to eliminate configuration drift, reduced the network attack surface, and established continuous compliance to guarantee audit readiness.
- Designed and automated an enterprise SSH key lifecycle framework across all Verisae nodes; established structural guardrails for key deployment, pruning, and rotational compliance to mitigate unauthorized lateral movement risks.
- Engineered a portable enterprise repository template integrating automated Makefile workflows and GitHub Actions CI pipelines; implemented embedded security tooling (Trivy scanning, Dependabot) and structured documentation logic with Mermaid support to mandate shift-left compliance at repository initialization.
- Authored and deployed production-grade, idempotent Ansible playbooks to execute automated monthly maintenance cycles, effectively eliminating race conditions and ensuring configuration consistency across the server fleet.
Founder / Owner / Operator
May 2025 — Feb 2026
- Strategically sunset SiftDNS operations following a risk-benefit analysis of the evolving global regulatory landscape and the increasing compliance overhead required for independent DNS providers.
- Engineered high-availability DNS infrastructure serving 630K+ blocked domains with load balancing and multi-region deployment across DigitalOcean cloud datacenters.
- Automated deployment pipeline with infrastructure-as-code for consistent configuration management and provisioning, achieving 99.9% uptime target.
- Optimized DNS query performance to sub-50ms response times through recursive caching and direct root server queries, reducing upstream requests.
- Implemented zero-logging security architecture with strict firewall rules and DDoS protection.
- Built auto-scaling infrastructure with triggers at 70% CPU utilization and automated backup rotation using weekly snapshots.
- Launched subscription-based SaaS product with $3/month pricing model, 30-day free trial, and payment API integration for automated recurring billing.
- Delivered measurable user value with documented latency improvements (27ms to 9ms for gaming) and complete ad elimination across major websites.
- Developed comprehensive go-to-market strategy including device-specific setup guides, customer testimonials, and multi-platform compatibility.
- Designed scalable business model with individual and enterprise tiers, targeting privacy-conscious consumers and business customers.
Linux Systems Engineer
Mar 2016 — Feb 2019
- Served as the exclusive engineer for all Linux server operations, maintaining system uptime and security through a continuous 24/7 on-call schedule for over three years.
- Orchestrated and executed a solo, full-scale migration of ~50 on-premises Linux servers and applications to the DigitalOcean Cloud.
- Engineered and maintained a scalable cloud infrastructure within a Linux-based environment, specializing in RHEL systems, supporting tens of thousands of routine users and a lifetime of approximately 100,000 users.
- Independently architected and deployed a FormaLMS solution on Cloud Linux to replace Docebo, owning the full stack implementation including OS hardening, MySQL migration, and web server configuration.
- Pioneered the implementation of network monitoring and logging systems, improving performance and securing the network, and achieving a 300% increase in log diagnosis speed.
- Hardened and optimized Apache web servers, amplifying performance and resolving vulnerabilities, and expediting patching by an estimated 400%.
- Maintained and streamlined server operations for Moodle LMS, WordPress, Drupal, Redmine, and Jira, achieving consistent performance and compressing build times from days to hours via Bash automation.
- Enhanced and secured MariaDB/MySQL databases, bolstering application performance and data integrity, and streamlining responsiveness through isolation strategies.
- Audited network configurations with Nmap scripts, documenting ~100 network devices; maintained documentation to ensure compliance with industry security standards.
- Employed Nginx for robust proxying and load balancing to construct a scalable system architecture.
- Implemented data backup and recovery processes for ~30 Linux servers, with a recovery time objective (RTO) of <2 hours.
Adjunct Professor
Aug 2015 — May 2016
- Prepared comprehensive instruction on Linux and UNIX systems, focusing on practical applications and theoretical concepts.
- Designed and arranged curricula to address diverse student learning needs in alignment with academic standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions and hands-on labs, enhancing students' technical proficiency with operating system environments.
- Assessed student performance through tailored assignments, exams, and feedback to ensure mastery of subject matter.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to provide relevant and current course content.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment by encouraging active participation and peer interaction during lessons.
EMT+
Jun 2015 — Mar 2016
- Delivered and maintained critical technical support within a MacOS Google corporate domain, ensuring maximum system and equipment functionality for ~250 Nest call center employees.
- Upheld infrastructure reliability through proactive hardware maintenance, diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading a fleet of roughly 200 Mac workstations.
- Orchestrated operating system and software updates to enforce compliance with Google corporate standards and security protocols.
- Mitigated networking system issues by pinpointing connectivity problems and implementing solutions to minimize downtime.
- Streamlined CAMP inventory management processes for IT assets, guaranteeing accurate tracking and equipment availability.
- Triaged and resolved user support requests via Help Desk ticketing systems, expediting technical solutions to elevate end-user productivity.
Desktop Technician
Feb 2012 — May 2015
- Sustained and troubleshot a Windows 7 corporate domain environment, ensuring system stability and compliance.
- Pioneered a streamlined update process for all company-approved software, reducing update time and fortifying consistent security protocols.
- Accelerated workstation support, including hardware installation, diagnostics, and repairs, adhering to company protocols.
- Configured network settings and corrected networking issues to guarantee seamless connectivity and user productivity.
- Started mobile device management strategies and secured devices within the corporate infrastructure.
- Optimized backup management processes and refined user support through Help Desk ticketing systems for rapid issue resolution.
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