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Jacob K.
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About
Results-driven Senior IT Consultant and DevOps Engineer with 3+ years of progressive experience architecting, deploying, and optimizing enterprise infrastructure. Demonstrated expertise in Linux system administration, CI/CD pipeline development, and full-stack application development. Track record of delivering measurable business impact: reduced deployment times by 50%, decreased system downtime by 15%, and streamlined code collaboration resulting in 30% fewer conflicts. Combines deep technical proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and containerization technologies with strong problem-solving abilities and cross-functional team leadership.
Work Experience
Lead Linux system administration initiatives across enterprise RHEL, CentOS, and Ubuntu environments, ensuring high availability and optimal performance
Architect and deploy Nextcloud cloud storage solutions enabling secure file sharing and real-time collaboration for distributed organizational teams
Design and implement comprehensive Zabbix monitoring infrastructure providing real-time visibility into system performance, resource utilization, and network health
Engineer custom monitoring scripts and intelligent alerting mechanisms, achieving 15% reduction in downtime incidents through proactive issue identification
Design and deploy high-availability BIND DNS server solutions optimizing network performance and ensuring reliable name resolution
Troubleshoot and resolve complex VPN connectivity challenges, implementing OpenVPN and WireGuard tunnel solutions for secure remote workforce access
Develop automation frameworks using Bash and Python to streamline system administration, including backup orchestration with rsync and scheduled task management
Manage containerized application deployments using Docker while administering Apache, Nginx, MySQL, and PostgreSQL systems.
Spearheaded CI/CD pipeline implementation automating build, test, and deployment workflows, achieving 50% reduction in deployment cycle times
Established Git version control best practices and branching strategies, reducing code conflicts by 30% and improving team collaboration efficiency
Managed Linux production environments ensuring system reliability, optimal performance, and adherence to security best practices
Partnered with development and operations teams to identify performance bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Assisted with infrastructure modernization projects including server upgrades and capacity scaling to support business growth.