Experience

ElwinM - System Administrator

2019 - PRESENT | PASSION PROJECT

Engaging in System Administration, I spearheaded a substantial upgrade utilizing enterprise hardware, employing advanced techniques like ACLs, ZFS, Snapshots, Docker Containers, and Kubernetes. This project marks a significant enhancement in server capacity, performance, and security, featuring GUI management, robust security protocols, and seamless integration with Dynamic DNS, Cloudflare, and Let’s Encrypt for a more professional setup.

Responsibilities
Managed servers operating on enterprise-grade hardware to ensure optimal performance and reliability
Deployed advanced technologies including ACLs, ZFS, Snapshots, Docker Containers, Kubernetes, and Traefik for robust and secure server operations
Oversaw SSL encryption, SSL renewal policies, private DNS, and VPN, ensuring data encryption and secure access
Responsible for network architecture and management for multiple users, implementing LAN and VPN-controlled access
Oversaw hundreds of TBs of data, employed automation for component updates, ensuring seamless operations and data reliability
Extended capabilities by integrating Dynamic DNS, Cloudflare, and Let’s Encrypt, enhancing reliability and professionalization of services
Led the comprehensive planning of server migration, outlining the transition from Apache to Nginx, decoupling joint websites, and strategizing the relocation of hardware and the database server
Successfully separated joint websites into individual entities, ensuring smooth functionality and independent operation after migration
Implemented Nginx configuration settings, optimizing server performance and ensuring compatibility with the new environment
Orchestrated the seamless transition of the database server, overseeing the transfer of data and ensuring data integrity throughout the migration process
Managed the relocation of hardware, coordinating the physical movement of server components to the new environment while minimizing downtime
Achievements
Significantly upgraded server capacity, performance, and security, providing improved services and reliability
Professionally integrated Dynamic DNS, Cloudflare, and Let’s Encrypt, enhancing security and reliability
Implemented automation for component updates, streamlining operations and ensuring up-to-date systems
Ensured robust SSL encryption, private DNS, and VPN, ensuring secure data transmission and access control
Managed network architecture and management for numerous users, ensuring secure access and data integrity
Implemented comprehensive system monitoring and alert mechanisms, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance
Executed a flawless transition from Apache to Nginx, enhancing server efficiency, performance, and securit
Accomplished the decoupling of joint websites, providing each entity with increased autonomy and independent functionality
Achieved a seamless transition of the database server, ensuring the integrity of data during the migration process
Successfully managed the relocation of server hardware, minimizing downtime and ensuring a smooth transition to the new physical environment
Implemented Nginx configurations that resulted in improved server performance, optimizing resource utilization for enhanced efficiency