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James Ryan L.

Cabramatta, Australia

$15/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I am a seasoned IT Support here in NSW Australia for 6 years. Please see all my skills and experiences below: • Respond to client's inquiries, assess problems, and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues. • Set up and configure new computer systems and server systems, install software, and perform updates. • Installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all PC hardware and equipment to ensure optimal workstation performance. • Install, configure, and maintain servers, networking hardware, and software infrastructure. • Provide technical support across the company this may be in person or over the phone). • Implement and maintain system and information security measures, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems. • Collaborating with network services, software systems engineers, and/or application owners to ensure optimal operation of the company's computing environment. • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of a system failure. • Manage user accounts and file permissions to ensure compliance with company policies. • Assisting in the management of user account information, including rights, security, and systems groups. • Test and evaluate new technology for potential benefits within the company. • Create and configure Office365 Admin Centre for Email management. • Configure and Deploy VoIP Phones. Operating Systems support: - Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1, 10 and 11 - Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016,2019 and 2022 Business Printer support: - HP, RICOH, Toshiba, Fujixerox - Scan to PC, Scan to Email Web hosting and other related support: - Purchase and setup domain name with DNS, Email hosting, DKIM, SPF and Reverse DNS. Email Management: - Office365 (with SharePoint, Azure and Intune), cPanel (VentraIP, GoDaddy, Hostinger and Crazy Domains) FIrewall Support: - pfSense and Mikrotek Network Support: - Cisco, Unifi, TP-Link Omada

  • Windows Server
  • Computer Network
  • Computer Skills
  • Computer Maintenance
  • Office 365
  • cPanel
  • WordPress Website Design
  • Windows 10 Administration
  • Windows 11 Administration
  • Windows 7 Administration
  • Windows 8 Administration
  • PfSense
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • DNS
  • Laser Printer
Sergey S.

Wangi Wangi, Australia

$40/hr
5.0
175 jobs

Australian with Russian origin, started UNIX programmer/system administrator in Russian pioneer ISP company, 20+ years of free-lance - web-development, scripting, UNIX system admin, web-site configuration/migration/backups, software installation/tuning. Background in mathematics allows me to find unusual and effective approach to the problem. Doing my best to get the work done quickly Main area of expertise - all sort of UNIX work: scripting (PHP/Perl/bash), C programming, system administration (LAMP/Apache/Mysql/nginx/cron/SSL/FTP/DNS/Postfix/Dovecot/Varnish etc.), software installation and upgrade, backup, data migration etc. with wide variety of UNIX flavours (Amazon EC2/Ubuntu/Centos/Fedora/RedHat/Free BSD/BSDI/Solaris/AIX/SCO) - web-development, mostly core PHP/MySQL, as well as HTML/JS/AJAX etc. - general programming/scripting - C/PHP/Perl - custom scripts/web-apps to work with various APIs - Amazon S3, Google, Youtube, facebook, Tumblr, oAuth etc. - Audio/Video/Image/documents processing - ffmpeg, imagemagick, GD, avisynth, lame, Photoshop etc. My username on Hacker Rank: funster

  • Linux System Administration
  • Network Administration
  • Ubuntu
  • C
  • English to Russian Translation
  • Unix Shell
  • Russian to English Translation
  • PHP
  • Unix System Administration
  • LAMP Administration
  • ImageMagick
Tharaka C.

Melbourne, Australia

$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am a seasoned and results-driven IT professional with 15+ years of experience in delivering reliable technology solutions for businesses and individuals. My core expertise is in system administration, network engineering, software development, and process automation. I have hands-on experience managing IT infrastructure, maintaining secure and stable networks, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring smooth day-to-day system operations. In addition, I have strong development experience in building desktop applications, mobile apps, and modern web solutions tailored to business needs. I also specialize in automation technologies such as Power Automate, UiPath, Rewst and scripting solutions to streamline repetitive tasks, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency. I am known for providing dependable support, solving complex technical problems, and delivering solutions that are practical, scalable, and cost-effective. ✔ System Administration & IT Infrastructure Support ✔ Network Engineering & Troubleshooting ✔ Desktop Software Development ✔ Mobile Application Development ✔ Web Application Development ✔ Workflow Automation / RPA ✔ Software QA Manual & Automation Testing ✔ React | ElectronJS | Node.js | Python | PHP | WordPress ✔ Strong problem-solving and technical support skills ✔ Dedicated, detail-oriented, and committed to deadlines ✔ Clear communication and professional client handling ✔ Reliable long-term support after project completion If you are looking for an experienced IT expert who can handle infrastructure, development, and automation under one roof, I would be glad to work with you.

  • Jinja2
  • Microsoft Power Automate
  • Automated Workflow
  • Server Administration
  • Managed Services
  • VoIP
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Microsoft Azure Administration
  • Google Workspace Administration
  • AWS Systems Manager
  • Cloud Migration
  • 3CX
  • DNS
  • Email Support
  • Remote IT Management
Marek K.

Brisbane, Australia

$75/hr
5.0
27 jobs

While I'm a powerhouse in AWS cloud architecture these days, my roots are in development. Over the years, I've rubbed elbows with big financial operations (finops) and telecommunication giants, crafting intricate solutions in massive environments. Why You Might Want to Collaborate with Me: AWS Whisperer: Whether it's designing resilient architectures or optimizing what's already there, I've got a knack for making AWS do exactly what I (and you) want. DevOps Maverick: Infrastructure as Code? Automated deployments? Continuous integration? Say no more. I've been there, done that, and got the t-shirt (or maybe the sticker for my laptop). Developer DNA: Before diving deep into the cloud and DevOps world, I was speaking fluent code. That developer background gives me an edge in understanding software life cycles inside out. Big League Experience: I've played in the big leagues, working closely with leading finops and telecommunication players. Large scale projects don’t faze me; they excite me. So, if you're after someone who can bridge the worlds of development, operations, and architecture with a penchant for big environments, let's chat!

  • Linux System Administration
  • Architectural Design
  • AWS Lambda
  • Unix System Administration
  • Unix
  • Network Design
Robert B.

Cannonvale, Australia

$25/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Since leaving college I’ve traveled to the US and Australia and worked for a wide range of companies performing System Administration of OS X, Linux and Windows Server 2003 - 2012r2 Active Directory and websites utilising PHP , SQL and Python I have also worked with Banks to rollout hardware upgrades of Printers and EFTPOS units. I have experience with Objective-C Swift C# C++ which I've used to develop Mobile iOS iPhone iPad apps and Desktop Windows and OS X software. Invite me to your project, simply send me a message and we can get started today!

  • Linux System Administration
  • Windows Administration
Johnsen J.

Sydney, Australia

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Infrastructure and System Administrator Leader with years of IT Experience including experience in the area of LAN and WAN, training and support, telephony and email and security. Skilled in designing infrastructure and implementing to support large user group, supporting users at corporate head quarters as well as multiple remote locations, and effectively managing millions IT budget and IT Staff. Proven ability to translate business needs into technology requirements that support the company’s business objectives and to successfully manage all phase of IT projects from analysis and requirements definition to vendor selection, implementing and training.

  • System Administration
  • Windows Server
  • Network Administration
  • VPN
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Infrastructure as Code

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