With over fifteen years of IT experience in various industries, I have in-depth expertise in system administration, network monitoring and automation. I have managed Windows server environments, configured Ubuntu systems and optimized device usage through PowerShell and Python scripts. My goal is to increase the reliability and efficiency of IT systems through innovative and practical solutions.
I am currently open for all system administration jobs in Soest (Germany, NRW) and the surrounding area. On-site, home office or hybrid are equally welcome.
EXPERIENCE
Systemadministrator, GeBioM Group, Münster (2024 – 2025)
Administration and documentation of Windows servers, Office 365, Azure and Dynamics NAV as well as configuration and administration of two Ubuntu servers. Responsible for system and network monitoring, error analysis and troubleshooting. Administration of firewall rules, IP address management and web filtering with Sophos.
Information Technology Support Specialist, ALSO Deutschland GmbH, Soest (2020 – 2024)
Specialised in on-site and remote support for Office 365 (especially Outlook, Teams) and enterprise software. Responsible for notebook image creation, user accounts, and AD and Exchange tasks. Lead administrator for JAMF (certified) and InTune – management of Apple devices, app licences, remote locking and data deletion. Use of Excel for data analysis and combination of MDM and AD reports to ensure Windows updates and compliance. Optimisation of device and mobile phone usage to reduce costs. Administration of Citrix. Development of PowerShell and Python scripts, including GUI tool for password management.
Technician, MacOnline, Bad Sassendorf (2017 – 2020)
Automating workflows using Bash, Python and AppleScript to optimize inventory booking and data collection. Helped set up imaging software to improve the customer experience. Developed mobile Python tools for warehouse workers to maintain storage location via barcode scanning and inventory. Lead coding projects, including a Python 2 script to process thousands of XML system profiler files and create structured Excel reports. Performed hardware testing of incoming Apple devices.
Level 2 Advisor, AppleCare, Apple EMEA Headquarters Cork, Ireland (2007-2008, 2010- 2015)
Taking on technical tasks that go beyond the remit of junior consultants. I was also involved in a supervisory role for customer complaints.
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Cloud Expert: Microsoft Azure Administration (September 2015 – October 2025)
- Identity and Access Management
- Azure Administration and Governance
- Storage Configuration and Management
- Virtual Network Deployment and Management
- Compute Resource Provisioning and Scaling
- Aiming to take the official AZ-104 exam in December 2025
Cybersecurity and Data Protection (August 2024 – September 205)
- Network Security & Threat Management
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Data Encryption & Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Login-DV Beratung und Schulung
Soest, Deutschland
- Configuration of local/on-site networks of servers and clients
- Completed modules in Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 7 Client and Microsoft Exchange Email Server
- Certified as a “Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate” for Server 2012 R2
Master of Science Software Design und Entwicklung
National University of Ireland, Galway
- Basics of programming languages such as C, C++ and Visual Basic
- Computer operating systems, databases, computer engineering and internet programming (HTML & JavaScript etc.)
- The second year project focused on the effects of packet loss on video streams.
- 2:1 Honours degree
Bachelor of Science Biologische and Chemical Sciences
- 2:1 Honours Grade
AREAS OF Expertise
Computer networks
I enjoy setting up physical networks at home (for NAS backups and port forwarding). I also use virtualisation software such as Hyper-V and Parallels to test concepts such as DHCP and DNS.
Cloud-Computing and WordPress
This WordPress website is hosted on an Ubuntu VM (on Oracle’s cloud service). More info – https://www.oracle.com/cloud/free/ – WordPress is an area I’m placing a significant focus on in 2025.
Scripting and automation
Used extensively to reduce the time spent on repetitive administrative tasks to a few minutes (instead of hours). Mainly using Powershell and Python.
I also have a LinkedIn Learning account and regularly take courses related to IT and also courses such as video editing.
I keep up to date on all major developments in the worlds of consumer and enterprise technology. Typically visit Ars Technica daily.
INTERESTS
Cycling
I have completed several long distance challenges to raise money for charity. In the summer of 2018, for example, I cycled 1600km across the UK in add of hospice care in Ireland, for more information see Go Fund Me. I usually cycle most days of the week and do most of the maintenance work myself.
Reading
Mainly fiction. I enjoy spending time introducing my young daughter to the English language through reading children’s stories.
Musik
Occasional guitar and Ukulele sessions, as well as visits to see live bands. Other interests include travel, photography and cinema.
