Resume

About me

Senior IT Systems Administrator and Infrastructure Specialist with a dual MSc/BSc in Computer Network Administration and Computer Science. For over seven years, I’ve taken end-to-end responsibility for securing, running, and optimizing complex hybrid IT environments. I manage the full stack, from enterprise security appliances and core networking to virtualization. I use fundamental DevOps principles like IaC to build resilient systems and speed up deployment. I’m driven to lead operations, uphold strong security controls, and deliver IT solutions that are reliable, secure, and efficient.

Experience

2024 - Present
WhizGrid Ltd.

DevOps Engineer

Orchestrated a secure, scalable hybrid AWS and on-premises infrastructure for a multi-site startup. Focused on implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to automate workflows and deployment pipelines using Ansible and Terraform. Drove security enhancements by managing the UniFi Identity SSO ecosystem and enforcing policy-based security perimeter controls via WatchGuard firewalls. Ensured high data integrity and minimized downtime through multi-tier backup design.

2022 - 2024
Flying Cloud Ltd.

Software Deployment Specialist

Led the deployment and secured the network architecture for a mission-critical platform, focusing on high-assurance and resilience. Proficiently managed DevOps tooling (Ansible, Terraform, Docker) to accelerate complex project delivery. Drove platform observability and rapid incident response by utilizing and managing advanced monitoring solutions, including the ELK Stack and Grafana. Secured communications through VLAN segmentation and OpenVPN/Wireguard tunnels.

2018 - 2022
Lambercy Ltd.

IT Administrator

Served as the Senior Administrator and primary IT point of contact, holding end-to-end responsibility for the full infrastructure stack across network, security, and virtualization systems. Reduced network risk by administering a multi-vendor security perimeter. Directed and streamlined procurement and asset lifecycles. Ensured data integrity and reliable system performance by managing VMware/Veeam backups and utilizing monitoring solutions like Centreon and Graylog.

2017 - 2018
RunStop Electronics Co. Ltd

Networking & Computer Engineer

Provided direct, foundational technical support and systems administration for a diverse range of client environments. Key responsibilities included managing and migrating multiple Active Directory environments, administering Microsoft 365 domains, and executing seamless client migration projects to minimize downtime. Maintained proficiency in multiple systems, including VMware ESXi, FortiGate, and Cisco systems.

Education

2016 - 2017
University Of Portsmouth

MSc Computer Network Administration and Management

2012 - 2015
University Of Portsmouth

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Infrastructure Tools

  • Palo Alto
  • FortiGate
  • pfSense
  • WatchGuard
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • VMware
  • Veeam
  • Proxmox
  • Docker
  • Cisco
  • UniFi
  • Synology
  • Centreon
  • Graylog

Coding Skills

Python

100%

Bash

100%

Terraform

100%

Ansible

100%

Technical Skills

  • Network Security Architecture
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Disaster Recovery & Data Resilience
  • VLAN Segmentation & Policy Control
  • Vendor & Asset Lifecycle Management
  • Project Delivery & Management
  • Multi-vendor Security Perimeter

Certificates

MikroTik Certified Network Associate

MikroTik
2019

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Cisco Networking Academy
2017

Guide Quote

Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
Napoleon Hill