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I am a skilled PHP, desktop and script developer, having been involved in complex multi-platform projects. I am very skilled in database development (SQL Server, MySQL) and administration. I am usually working on Linux but am proficient working on Windows platforms too, with VB.NET and Powershell expertise. On Linux I am proficient in bash scripting, with a growing experience in Python. I have a bachelor in computer science and have been working nearly 20 years as programmer, system administrator, database administrator in the banking industry. I am also a qualified English to Italian translator.

Experienced System Administrator with comprehensive expertise in managing, maintaining, and optimizing complex IT infrastructures. Specialized in enterprise-level server administration, cloud computing, and implementing robust security solutions. Committed to delivering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective IT solutions that align with business objectives. --- CORE COMPETENCIES -- System Administration: - Windows Server Administration (2012/2016/2019/2022) - Linux Server Management (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian) - Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy Management - User Account Management and Access Control - System Performance Tuning and Optimization -- Cloud Infrastructure: - Amazon Web Services (AWS) - EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM - Microsoft Azure - VMs, Storage, Azure AD, Networking - Google Cloud Platform - Compute, Storage, Networking - Cloud Migration and Hybrid Cloud Implementation - Cost Optimization and Resource Management -- Virtualization & Containerization: - VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter - Microsoft Hyper-V - Docker and Kubernetes - Container Orchestration and Management - Virtual Machine Deployment and Maintenance -- Network Administration: - Network Configuration and Troubleshooting - Firewall Configuration and Management - VPN Setup and Administration - Load Balancing and High Availability - Network Security and Monitoring --- TECHNICAL EXPERTISE - Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux (Multiple Distributions), Unix, macOS - Database Systems: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MariaDB - Web Servers: Apache, Nginx, IIS, Tomcat, LiteSpeed - Monitoring Tools: Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, New Relic - Backup Solutions: Veeam, Acronis, Bacula, AWS Backup, Azure Backup - Automation Tools: Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash Scripting, Python - Security Tools: Firewall Management, SSL/TLS, VPN Technologies, Security Auditing - Collaboration: Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Google Workspace --- SERVICES PROVIDED -- Infrastructure Setup & Configuration - Server deployment and initial configuration - Network architecture design and implementation - Storage solution setup (SAN/NAS/DAS) -- Maintenance & Support - 24/7 system monitoring and alerting - Regular maintenance and updates - Performance optimization and troubleshooting - Incident management and resolution -- Cloud Services - Cloud migration planning and execution - Multi-cloud environment management - Cloud cost optimization - Disaster recovery setup -- Security Implementation - Security assessment and hardening - Backup and recovery strategy - Compliance management - Access control and authentication -- Documentation & Reporting - System documentation and runbooks - Regular performance reports - Capacity planning reports - Incident and change management documentation --- PROJECT EXPERIENCE - Successfully managed IT infrastructure for organizations ranging from startups to enterprises - Implemented high-availability solutions achieving 99.9% uptime SLA - Executed seamless cloud migrations with zero data loss - Designed and deployed disaster recovery solutions - Automated routine tasks reducing manual intervention by 70% - Optimized infrastructure costs resulting in 30-40% reduction in IT expenses --- PROFESSIONAL APPROACH -- Planning & Analysis - Thorough assessment of current infrastructure - Identification of improvement opportunities - Strategic planning aligned with business goals -- Implementation - Methodical deployment following best practices - Minimal disruption to business operations - Comprehensive testing and validation -- Support & Optimization - Proactive monitoring and maintenance - Continuous improvement initiatives - Regular performance reviews and optimization --- CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS - Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - CompTIA Server+ and Network+ - ITIL Foundation Certified - Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) --- AVAILABILITY & TERMS -- Engagement Types: - Hourly consultations - Fixed-price projects - Monthly retainer agreements - Emergency support services -- Communication: - Daily status updates - Weekly progress reports - Available via Upwork messages, email, Slack - Video conferencing for meetings -- Working Hours: - Flexible schedule across time zones - Emergency support available 24/7 - Response time within 2-4 hours -- WHY WORK WITH ME: Proven Track Record: Extensive experience managing diverse IT environments Reliable & Responsive: Quick turnaround times and consistent communication Cost-Effective Solutions: Focus on ROI and operational efficiency Security-First Approach: Emphasis on data protection and compliance Documentation: Comprehensive documentation for all implementations Knowledge Transfer: Training and support for your team Contact me today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward optimizing your IT infrastructure.

🎯 100% Refund If I set the wrong expectations and can’t deliver. No questions asked. Top-Rated Plus, Upwork Top 1 Percent, Highly recommended. What do I offer: 1- 100% work satisfaction 2- 24/7 Support 3- On-time delivery 4- Enterprise quality 5- 15 Days of free support after completion of the project Cloud Architect with 10+ years of DevOps experience, specializing in scalable, platform-agnostic cloud infrastructures. Proven track record in high-scale environments. Proficient in Infrastructure as Code, automation, and scripting, with expertise in CI/CD, Cloud Services, and Infrastructure Automation. Skilled in building, deploying, and managing applications on AWS, GCP, Azure, and OCI, with a focus on robust monitoring and observability. ➜ Zazmic Inc, San Francisco, CA • Automation Tools: Terraform, Ansible • Cloud Platforms: GCP • Containerization: Docker, Helm charts • CI/CD: GitLab CI • Monitoring: HPA, Cloud Armour • Databases: Different kinds of databases on GCP ➜ Tripleseat, Concord, Massachusetts • Cloud Platforms: Azure, GCP • Containerization: Docker • CI/CD: Azure Pipelines, Azure DevOps • Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus ➜ Century Communities, Inc., Greenwood Village, CO • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Oracle Cloud • Automation Tools: Lambda functions, Ansible • Containerization: Docker, AWS ECS, EKS • CI/CD: CircleCI, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline • Monitoring: CloudWatch, CloudFront ➜ Summary: • Proficient in Kubernetes, I architect and manage clusters to facilitate agile and scalable application deployment. • Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), I employ Terraform, Ansible, and Chef to automate configuration and ensure uniform environments. • With hands-on experience in CI/CD pipeline creation and maintenance using Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Azure DevOps, I ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of software products. • Possessing a robust background in Linux/UNIX system administration, including expertise in managing RHEL environments. • Armed in scripting with Bash and Python to streamline automation processes and optimize operational efficiency. • Good Know how of monitoring and logging tools such as Elasticsearch, CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana, enabling proactive monitoring of infrastructure and application health. • Experienced in VMware virtualization, proficiently managing VMs, executing V-motion operations, and maintaining Snapshots. • Adaptable to fast-paced 24/7 production environments, providing responsive on-call support, including weekends. • Successfully deployed and managed scalable microservices on Kubernetes clusters across GCP and AWS platforms. • Expertise extends to migrating on-premises workloads to the cloud, focusing on performance optimization and cost efficiency. • Possess proactive problem-solving and troubleshooting skills essential for maintaining high-quality production environments. • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, facilitating effective bridging of the gap between development and operations teams. ➜ Tools: Git, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, ELK, GitLab, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Docker Compose, Grafana, Telegraf, CircleCI, Traefik, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS), GitHub, VPN, AWS Fargate, Amazon CloudFront CDN, AWS IAM, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud, Docker Swarm, NGINX, Puppet, Jenkins, Amazon EKS, Amazon Simple Queue Service, RabbitMQ, Celery, TeamCity, Nagios, Makefile, AWS CodeDeploy, Confluence, AWS CodeBuild ➜ Platforms: Linux, Docker, Amazon Web Services, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Amazon EC2, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, Windows, Apache Kafka, JVM, Heroku, Azure, WordPress, New Relic, Windows Server, Google Cloud Platform, Blockchain, Rancher ➜ Storage: Amazon Aurora, Amazon S3, MySQL, MongoDB, InfluxDB, Redis, On-premise, Amazon DynamoDB, Redis Cache, Elasticsearch, MySQL, Databases, PostgreSQL ➜ Languages: Python, Bash, Java, PHP, Markdown, Go, JavaScript, SQL, TypeScript ➜ Frameworks: Flask, Django, Windows PowerShell, .NET, Serverless Framework ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #CloudArchitect #DevOps #Kubernetes #Terraform#Azure #GCP #Docker #CI_CD #InfrastructureAsCode #CloudMigration #DevOpsEngineer #Automation #CloudInfrastructure #Microservices #CloudSecurity #NetworkSecurity #AWSCloud #AzureCloud #Serverless #AWSLambda #AzureDevOps #GitLabCI #GitHubActions #Linux #Unix #Bash #Python #GoLang #Java #Git #Ansible #Jenkins #NGINX #ApacheKafka #Databases #SQL #MySQL #PostgreSQL #MongoDB #Redis #DynamoDB #CloudStorage #S3 #CloudWatch #BackendInfrastructure #WebInfrastructure

I'm Nevin Davis, I have a degree and diploma in Computer Science and Engineering. I'm a redhat certified engineer with 8 years of experience as a server administrator. My strengths and skills are:- * Well knowledge in AWS, Google Cloud, Azure... etc * Sound knowledge in Linux/Unix like operating system. * Deep knowledge in cPanel/WHM. * Familiarize with Plesk, Interworx, Website Panel, Webmin, Directadmin, CyberPanel, HestiaCP. * Automated installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. * Network configuration and troubleshooting. * Server hardening. * Managing partitions and file systems. * Managing flexible storage with LVM. * User Management & Administration. * Managing selinux. * Basic creation and troubleshooting on scripting like Shell/Perl. * Installing and managing softwares. * Managing installed services. * Kernel re-configuration & parameter tuning. * Installation of patches and packages. * File sharing with FTP. * NFS configuration & administration. * Job Scheduling and Automating process using CRON. * XEN, OpenVZ virtualization. * RAID * Idera Back up server management. * Familiarize web servers- Apache, Litespeed, Nginx. * Deep knowledge in SolusVM. * Migration. * SSL Cert generation, installation. * IPMI, KVM console management. * Billing Module Management(whmcs,vision,osticket) * VPS, Shared and Dedicated server Management * Monitoring (Nagios) & troubleshooting with performance related issues. * Installation of Antivirus and Troubleshooting with virus related issues.

I'm a proficient Linux Server Administrator and PHP/Python programmer with over 15 years of experience. My expertise extends to web hosting, cloud, cluster, DevOps and blockchain technologies. Throughout my career, I have worked with numerous hosting providers and have gained extensive experience in addressing vulnerabilities, viruses, spam detection, server optimization, and server software optimization. As a DevOps professional, I collaborate with various companies with developer teams ranging from 1 to 50. I have extensive experience in automating infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and ensuring system reliability and scalability. Below are my general skills: * Blockchain platforms: Bitcoin, Tron (TRX, USDT), Ethereum (ETH, USDT, USDC), XRP (full node & API) * DevOps: GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps. Project support, CI/CD * Optimization of Google Pagespeed, Magento, WordPress, ODOO, Mautic, Drupal, Joomla, Bitrix, Bitrix24, and other CMS * Operating Systems: Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, RedHat, CloudLinux, Gentoo, FreeBSD (administration, configuration, audit, optimization) * Software Configuration Management: Salt, Ansible * Web servers: Nginx, Apache, LiteSpeed (installation, configuration, optimization) * Database servers: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Percona, MongoDB (installation, configuration, optimization, profiling, cluster creation) * Mail servers: Exim, Postfix, Sendmail, Zimbra, Qmail, Dovecot + Spamassassin, ClamAV * Webhosting Administration Panels: cPanel / WHM, Plesk, aaPanel, Proxmox, CyberPanel, VestaCP, HestiaCP, ISPManager, Billmanager, ISPConfig, DirectAdmin, Webmin * Monitoring: Zabbix, Wazuh, Munin, Nagios, Icinga * Amazon: AWS setup or Amazon tools * Virtualization: Proxmox, OpenVZ, XEN, KVM, VMWare, VirtualBox, Docker * Load balancing via: HAproxy, Nginx, Pingora, ProxySQL, PowerDNS, BIND, Route53, Alibaba Cloud DNS * System Backup and Restore automation * Removal of viruses and malicious software * Network services: DNS (Bind, PowerDNS), VPN (MPD, PPTPD, OpenVPN), firewalls (iptables, ipfw), file server (samba3/4), proxies (Squid, 3proxy, Privoxy, Nginx), DRBD, Ceph, GlusterFS, lsyncd * FTP: Vsftp, Pureftp, Proftpd Thank you for viewing!

I have 14 years of experience in system administration and specialize in deploying and administering a whole bunch of Windows and Linux services that are used in most enterprises including Hyper-V/KVM/Proxmox hypervisors, Docker containers, web/mail/proxy/file/database/print/backup/VPN servers, VOIP solutions, monitoring systems and many others as well as managing switches, routers, Wi-Fi access points and other network devices I have MCSE Server Infrastructure and CCNA Routing and Switching certifications