The Technician Behind HarborLayer

My career didn't start in the cloud. It started with cables, routers, lots of computer parts, and strict German automotive protocols. This foundation in physical hardware makes me a better troubleshooter all-around.

Technical Expertise

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Modern Linux & Automation

From bare metal to containers, I design Linux environments that look after themselves: CI/CD, Python tooling, and automation that turns repetitive admin work into reliable pipelines.

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Enterprise Infrastructure

Factory-grade reliability from the ground up: fiber, MPLS, VLANs, and large Windows/Linux fleets designed for secure, predictable uptime in demanding industrial environments.

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Cloud & Data Systems

I design hybrid setups that make your data center and cloud feel like one network—AWS/GCP/Azure, secure connectivity, and data pipelines that stay fast without relaxing security.

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Technology Stack

2020 — Now

Server Administrator (Linux & Automation)

Digital Media B2B / French Group

Shifted focus to high-performance, scalable infrastructure for media acquisition and processing. Moved from manual administration to Infrastructure as Code.

Designed infrastructure for heavy data storage and media processing.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines (Git) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
Deployed ML tools for OCR, translation, and transcription APIs.
Managed hybrid clouds (AWS, IBM, GCP, Azure) and Hypervisors (Xen).
Built custom APIs using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django).

2012 — 2020

Server Administrator (Windows & Industrial)

Automotive Industry (Chassis Assembly) / German Group

Managed critical uptime in a massive factory environment utilizing robotics and complex assembly lines. The priority here was stability, security, and networking.

Administered Windows Server environments and large client private networks.
Managed physical infrastructure: Warehouse Wifi, Fiber optics, and MPLS.
Database administration for critical production data (Postgres, MySQL, Oracle).
Created comprehensive technical documentation and conducted staff training.

2005 — 2012

The Foundations (Helpdesk & Tech)

Logistics & Retail

Where I learned how to troubleshoot anything. Started in computer retail, moved to L1/L2 Helpdesk for an automotive logistics group. Gained deep experience in hardware troubleshooting, software deployment, and end-user support.