About Me:

Hello! My name is Ray and I am very passionate about tech. Currently I manage a Debian server, where all of my public projects are self-hosted, including this portfolio website, in addition to all the personal services I use.

For my personal projects, I almost exclusively work with open-source software, altering or adding certain features to more accurately match my needs. I publish some of these changes on my GitHub profile.

I am currently studying for CCNA Certification, although with no definite exam date.

I am actively seeking employment opportunities to contribute my skills in a professional setting, preferably System Administration / Network Engineering positions.

What I’m working on

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Lenovo Thinkcentre M600 - $50 pfSense/OPNsense/OpenWRT Machine (Video)

Upgraded second hand office workstation with an additional Realtek network card to function as a network firewall. Filmed and documented an entire process of deploying the software and hardware. Youtube video to be expected.

Projects

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Project gRadio
Multimedia

This simple application brings the dynamic radio from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to real life. The back-end it runs inside a docker container. All audio files are extracted from game files, including voice-lines by in-game radio hosts. An application called Music Player Daemon (MPD) handles the playback server-side and...

Experience

IT Specialist
BATE Transportation LLC,
Brooklyn, NY, USA | July, 2020 - May, 2024

  • Led the procurement, deployment, and configuration of workstation and server hardware, ensuring optimal performance and scalability in a small office environment.
  • Saved $7,500 on initial costs of infrastructure by opting to use decommissioned, but still operational hardware, in addition to using self-hosted software alternatives to common cloud infrastructure solutions.
  • Managed the operation and maintenance of all IT infrastructure. Implemented redundancy and backups in the most crucial points, to ensure high availability and reliability for critical business functions.
  • Implemented software solutions and best practices, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.
  • Provided comprehensive help desk support, resolving technical issues promptly and maintaining high levels of user satisfaction.

Certifications

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Google IT Support Professional Certificate
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CompTIA A+
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CCNA (In Progress)

Badges & Skills

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Python
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Docker
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OpenVPN
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BASH
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Education

James Madison High School
October, 2017 - June, 2020