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🔧 Helping Businesses Automate, Secure & Scale Their IT Operations I’m a results-oriented System Administrator and DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining IT systems that power businesses—securely, efficiently, and reliably. Over the years, I’ve supported startups, SMEs, and enterprises in managing their server environments, automating processes, hardening infrastructure security, and enabling seamless technical operations. 💼 What I Do Best 🖥️ Servers & Cloud Infrastructure Expert in Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat) & Windows Server AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS), DigitalOcean, VPS and private cloud deployments ⚙️ DevOps, Automation & Scripting CI/CD pipelines with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, and Ansible Linux shell scripting for automation, maintenance, and monitoring LXD/LXC containerization and infrastructure as code 🌐 Web Hosting & Management Deep knowledge of CWP, cPanel, Plesk, Webmin, VirtualMin, and CyberPanel SSL setup, LAMP stack config, server hardening, RAID, and multi-site hosting 🔐 Networking & Security Firewall and VPN configuration (PfSense, Kerio Control, Sophos) Advanced file sharing with SAMBA & NFS TrueNAS Setup, Configure and Maintenance Secure network segmentation and threat mitigation 🧰 Tech Support & Maintenance Responsive desktop support for Windows & Mac Remote troubleshooting, patching, upgrades, and system audits 🚀 Latest Work Highlights Currently, I’m: Developing a secure SSH host management tool with Python, MariaDB, and web UI—streamlining access and monitoring for distributed systems. Implementing pfSense to enhance office networks, including remote access with Tailscale and advanced firewall management. Building Linux terminal tools with login/auth, SSH access, packaging into .deb, and managing as systemd services. Automating tasks via custom Bash scripts for backups, user provisioning, and system health monitoring. 🤝 Why Clients Work With Me ✅ Reliable, Long-Term Partner – I’m in it for the long haul, helping you build stable and scalable IT infrastructure ✅ Proactive Problem-Solver – I stay current with best practices, so your tech never falls behind ✅ One-Stop Shop – From setup to support, I manage it all—so you can focus on your business Let’s build a rock-solid tech foundation for your team. Drop me a message—I'm ready to help.