Professional Summary
IT Project Manager and Systems Engineer with over 10 years of professional
experience across enterprise and mid-sized environments. Strong background
in Linux and Windows infrastructures, application support, security, and
leading IT projects from demand management and planning through delivery
and operations.
Infrastructure & Operations Philosophy
- Design infrastructure with reliability, maintainability, and security as first-class requirements.
- Favor automation and standardization to reduce operational risk and manual effort.
- Balance business requirements with technical constraints, cost efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
- Operate systems with strong emphasis on monitoring, documentation, and incident preparedness.
Key Skills
Scripting, Automation & Development
- PowerShell, Bash / sh, Batch
- Python (basic), Go / Golang (basic)
- Workflow & process automation
Operating Systems & Platforms
- Windows 95–11, Windows Server 2003–2019
- Linux: Debian/Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS, Arch
- Raspberry OS, Android, macOS
Microsoft Infrastructure & Cloud
- Active Directory (AD DS, GPO, WSUS, RSAT, ...)
- Hyper-V, Windows Admin Center
- Exchange 2008, Microsoft 365 / Office 365
Security, Monitoring & Operations
- Backup & Recovery (Arcserve UDP)
- Monitoring & analytics (Azeti, Sonarplex, Splunk, Grafana)
- Endpoint, email & infrastructure security
Networking, Remote Access & DevOps
- Network management & WLAN (Cloudtrax / Open Mesh)
- Remote access & administration tools
- Docker, Kubernetes (basic), Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket)
Enterprise Applications & IT Management
- ERP, POS & industry-specific systems
- Ticketing, project & test management tools
- CMS, web platforms & collaboration systems
Hardware & Physical Infrastructure
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Server, Client & Embedded Systems
Enterprise server platforms (HP ProLiant DL/ML series, Dell, Supermicro);
client hardware (PCs, notebooks, mobile devices);
embedded and single-board systems (Raspberry Pi 1–5, Zero, Nano and comparable SBCs).
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Network, Security & Infrastructure Hardware
Wired and wireless network infrastructure (HPE/Aruba, Netgear, Zyxel);
firewall solutions (Fortinet, Cisco, Zyxel);
enterprise storage and backup systems (QNAP NAS, tape libraries).
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POS, Payment & Self-Service Systems
POS terminals and retail systems (IBM, Toshiba, FEC);
mobile and stationary payment terminals (Worldline);
self-service and ATM platforms (Diebold / Wincor Nixdorf, NCR, KEBA).
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Printing, Output & Peripheral Devices
Receipt, label, and industrial printers (Bixolon, Zebra, Carl Valentin);
matrix, laser, and multifunction printers (Epson, HP, Kyocera);
specialized retail and pricing printers.
Professional Experience
- Responsible for demand management, planning, and execution of IT projects.
- Technical client service and stakeholder management.
- Conducted technical analyses and planning for internal and external applications.
- Application expert for internally and externally developed software.
- Incident and vulnerability management including on-call duty.
- Administration of server, client, POS, and network infrastructure for the headquarters/production site and approximately 100 branch locations.
- Operation and maintenance of access control and video surveillance systems.
- Troubleshooting and resolution of hardware and software incidents including on-call duty.
- Planning and execution of internal IT and infrastructure projects.
Selected Projects
- Defined scope and requirements together with branch managers.
- Designed and evaluated low-cost client solutions and sourced suitable hardware.
- Developed and piloted a production-ready prototype.
- Finalized Linux images including hardening, networking, server integration, and backup strategy.
- Authored technical documentation and installation manuals.
- Conducted training sessions and coordinated on-site rollout.
- Technologies: Linux, Raspberry Pi, Networking, Backup, Documentation
- Replaced paper-based staff planning with a digital solution.
- Defined scope together with branch management and HR.
- Evaluated and selected suitable software vendors.
- Designed and implemented automated data exchange interfaces (BMD ↔ Planery).
- Managed firewall rules, GPO adjustments, and user management.
- Delivered training sessions and coordinated production rollout.
- Technologies: Windows Server, GPO, Interfaces, Automation
- Redesigned and modernized the existing monitoring solution.
- Integrated all branches, critical endpoints, servers, and network devices.
- Implemented automated outage notifications via mail and SMS.
- Technologies: Monitoring, Linux, Network Monitoring, Alerting
- Planned system and network integration together with equipment vendor.
- Designed and deployed network infrastructure and server components.
- Defined and sourced required hardware upgrades.
- Delivered training sessions for branch technicians.
- Coordinated and monitored on-site installations.
- Technologies: Networking, Hardware Integration, Vendor Coordination
- Developed an internal project time tracking workflow using MS Forms, Excel, and Power Automate.
- Built a web-based printer cartridge inventory system using repurposed hardware.
- Implemented stock thresholds with automated email notifications and usage logging.
- Developed an open-source PowerShell Text-to-Speech test tool to support accessibility (EAA) development.
- Replaced a legacy Windows FTP server with a hardened Linux SFTP solution.
- Planned, replaced, and configured the core switch stack to support fiber-optic connectivity.
- Technologies: PowerShell, Linux, PHP, XAMPP, Power Automate, Security, Network
Certifications & Education
- PRINCE2 – Project Management
- ECDL Advanced Expert
- FCE Certificate (English B2)