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Juan Solano

IT Support Specialist & Network Administrator

Building robust systems and elegant solutions. Linux enthusiast, automation advocate, and lifelong learner.

About Me

I'm an IT professional with a deep passion for technology and problem-solving. With expertise spanning from helpdesk support to network administration, I bring a comprehensive understanding of IT infrastructure to every project.

My journey in tech started with curiosity about how systems work, which evolved into a career focused on building reliable, secure, and efficient IT solutions. I specialize in Linux environments, network configuration, and automation.

When I'm not troubleshooting networks or writing scripts, you'll find me exploring new technologies, contributing to open-source projects, or expanding my knowledge through certifications and hands-on labs.

5+
Years Experience
50+
Projects Completed
10+
Certifications

System Administration

Expert in Linux server management, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure.

Network Engineering

Skilled in network design, configuration, and troubleshooting across enterprise environments.

Cybersecurity

Focused on implementing security best practices and maintaining system integrity.

Automation

Passionate about scripting and automation to streamline IT operations.

Skills & Technologies

Operating Systems

Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS/RHEL)95%
Windows Server85%
macOS80%

Networking

TCP/IP & DNS90%
Firewall Configuration85%
VPN & Network Security80%

Cloud & Virtualization

AWS / Azure75%
Docker & Containers85%
VMware / Proxmox80%

Development & Automation

Bash Scripting90%
Python75%
Git & CI/CD80%

Technologies I Work With

LinuxBashPythonDockerKubernetesAWSAzureTerraformAnsibleGitNginxApacheMySQLPostgreSQLRedisPrometheusGrafanaJenkinsGitHub ActionsVim

Featured Projects

Open-source tools and projects I've built to solve real IT challenges

Network Automation Suite

A comprehensive Python-based toolkit for automating network device configuration, monitoring, and backup across enterprise environments.

PythonNetmikoAnsibleSNMP
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Linux Server Dashboard

Real-time monitoring dashboard for Linux servers with system metrics, log analysis, and alerting capabilities built with Grafana and Prometheus.

GrafanaPrometheusDockerBash
256
67

Homelab Infrastructure

Complete Infrastructure as Code setup for my homelab using Terraform and Ansible, featuring Proxmox, K3s, and various self-hosted services.

TerraformAnsibleProxmoxK3s
89
23

Other Projects

Backup Automation Scripts

Automated backup solution supporting multiple storage backends (S3, NFS, local) with encryption, rotation, and notification features.

DNS Management Tool

CLI tool for managing DNS records across multiple providers (Cloudflare, Route53, etc.) with bulk operations and validation.

Security Audit Scripts

Collection of security auditing scripts for Linux systems, checking for common vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues.

GitHub Activity

My open source contributions and activity

2,847
Total Contributions
56
Repositories
234
Pull Requests
1.2K
Followers

Contribution Activity

127 Day Streak
Current contribution streak
Jan
156
Feb
189
Mar
234
Apr
198
May
267
Jun
312
Jul
278
Aug
245
Sep
189
Oct
234
Nov
287
Dec
258

Recent Activity

network-automation2 hours ago

Add support for Juniper devices

server-dashboard5 hours ago

Implement dark mode toggle

homelab1 day ago

Update K3s to v1.28

backup-scripts2 days ago

Add Azure Blob support

Most Used Languages

Python 40%
Shell 25%
Go 20%
Other 15%

Certifications

Professional certifications and credentials

Verified

CompTIA A+

CompTIA

2021Verify
Verified

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA

2022Verify
Verified

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

2023Verify
Verified

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Amazon Web Services

2023Verify
Verified

Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1

LPI

2022Verify
Verified

Red Hat Certified System Administrator

Red Hat

2024Verify
Verified

Cisco CCNA

Cisco

2023Verify
Verified

Docker Certified Associate

Docker

2024Verify

Currently pursuing: Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) & AWS DevOps Professional

Resume

My professional journey

Download Resume (PDF)

Experience

Network Administrator

2022 - Present

TechCorp Solutions

Managing enterprise network infrastructure, implementing security protocols, and leading automation initiatives.

IT Support Specialist

2020 - 2022

Digital Systems Inc.

Provided technical support, managed Active Directory, and maintained Linux servers across multiple locations.

Help Desk Technician

2019 - 2020

StartUp Technologies

First-line technical support, hardware troubleshooting, and user training for 200+ employees.

Education

B.S. Information Technology

2015 - 2019

State University

Focus: Network Administration & Cybersecurity

Full Resume

PDF Format • 2 Pages

Download my complete resume with detailed work history, technical skills, certifications, and references.

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Get In Touch

Have a project in mind or want to discuss opportunities? I'd love to hear from you.

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Open for full-time & contract roles

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IT Professional ready to help

Email

juan@solano.dev

Location

Remote • Open to Relocation