Self-taught Linux sysadmin with 25+ years of hands-on experience. I build secure, open-source systems that prioritize user freedom. From home servers to enterprise networks, I deliver flexible, cost-effective solutions.
Experience
Self-Directed IT (2012–2025)
Managed a home lab with Ubuntu and Manjaro systems, Docker containers (Jellyfin, Komga, Caddy), and a Minecraft server for kids. Flashed routers with FreshTomato, set up WireGuard VPNs, and configured GNOME Remote Desktop and Cockpit for network management. Migrated friends’ systems to Linux, optimizing performance.
Vancouver Airport (2010–2011)
Maintained mission-critical security systems, set up scanners and handhelds, and trained helpdesk staff. Earned Level II Security Clearance. Explored Linux for system improvements.
CHC Helicopter (2011)
Cloned Windows laptops with Clonezilla for aviation IT, streamlining deployments and ensuring reliability.
Positronics Enterprises (2009)
Deployed Hyper-V virtual servers and an Asterisk PBX. Wrote Linux cloning scripts to automate system rollouts across Canada.
Bell Canada (2007–2008)
Configured VMware servers, FortiGate VPNs, and Active Directory. Optimized email filters and port forwarding, gaining interest in Linux solutions.
Shaw Cable (2006–2007)
Supported customers with internet and cable setups, explaining technical solutions clearly to non-experts.
Unisoft Systems (2002–2005)
Led a project to lay fiber-optic networks and build a server room. Managed VPNs, backups, and Accpac servers, sparking curiosity in Linux alternatives.
OpenMediaVault: Configured NAS for efficient storage
Bash: Automated system tasks and cloning scripts
Python: Built tools for automation and data tasks
HTML/CSS/PHP: Crafted responsive web interfaces
Docker: Ran media servers, Komga, Caddy, and VPNs
Portainer: Managed container environments
VirtualBox: Set up VMs for testing
VMware: Configured enterprise virtual servers
Citrix XenServer 4.0: Managed hypervisors
Hyper-V: Deployed virtual servers
WireGuard: Set up secure VPNs
FortiGate, Sonicwall, Mikrotik: Configured firewalls and routing
Pi-hole: Managed ad-blocking and DNS
FreshTomato: Flashed routers for enhanced security and features
Angry IP Scanner: Scanned networks and detected ports
Zenoss: Monitored network performance
Caddy: Hosted sites, reverse proxies, load balancing, ssl certificates
Jellyfin: Ran open-source media servers
Komga: Set up comic and e-book servers
Apache: Configured web servers
Asterisk: Deployed PBX systems
LibreOffice: Built spreadsheets for data analysis
GIMP: Designed graphics and edited images
Cockpit: Managed servers via web interface
GNOME Remote Desktop: Configured remote access
Clonezilla: Cloned systems for rapid deployment