Engineering Resilient
IT Infrastructure
Highly dedicated Systems Administrator with 10 years of experience. I specialize in managing critical environments, implementing robust automation, and delivering optimal uptime and security.
Professional Summary
I am a results-oriented IT professional with a decade of comprehensive experience spanning Systems Administration and Help Desk Support. My career is defined by a proven ability to manage and maintain critical IT infrastructure.
I excel in ensuring optimal uptime, security, and performance across servers, networks, and user systems. My technical approach focuses on implementing automation and monitoring tools to streamline operations, enhance system reliability, and drastically reduce issue response times.
Infrastructure
Expertise in VMware, AWS, Azure, and complete server lifecycle management.
Automation
Leveraging PowerShell, Python, and Bash to eliminate repetitive tasks and errors.
Networking
Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and Cisco hardware configurations.
Modern AI Tools
Utilizing AI/LM Studios and VLLM to augment IT operations and problem-solving.
Technical Arsenal
A comprehensive toolkit with measurable proficiency across enterprise systems and modern platforms.
Virtualization & Cloud
Network & Identity
Scripting & Dev
Ops & AI Tools
Featured Projects
Showcase of my best work across automation, AI platforms, infrastructure, and modern application delivery.
Mission Control Platform + Web Data Knowledge Base Pipeline
Built an integrated platform that combines a Next.js command center, AI-powered development environment, workflow automation engine, knowledge base pipeline, and unified mission control dashboard. The full stack is managed through Coolify with Traefik reverse proxy and Let's Encrypt SSL.
Initiative 1 · Web Data Knowledge Base Pipeline
- n8n workflows with Firecrawl and PostgreSQL/pgvector for automated content extraction.
- Implemented chunking, deduplication, embeddings, and vector search for reliable retrieval.
- Added an MCP server search interface plus tiered daily, 3x-weekly, and weekly collectors.
Initiative 2 · Mission Control Platform
- Shipped a Next.js 16 dashboard with 13 pages spanning chat, editor, vault, monitoring, flows, audit, research, and tools.
- Designed an MCP meta-tool pattern where 3 tools replaced 100+ commands across Coolify, Obsidian, Skills, Tools, Rules, and n8n.
- Integrated the n8n-pro-mcp sidecar with 51 tools and Authelia SSO across all subdomains.
Core Stack
AI-Powered Resume Portfolio
Modern Next.js portfolio with integrated Gemini AI chatbot for job matching and interactive conversations. Features TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and smart API design.
CrawlerLLM Job Scraper
Intelligent web scraping system combining Python automation with LLM capabilities for job data extraction and analysis. Demonstrates advanced parsing and AI integration.
Project Suite Framework
Comprehensive project management and automation framework with organized directory structure, templates, and agent systems for streamlined development workflows.
Auto Install Printers
Automated printer deployment script that silently installs network printers across Windows environments. Eliminates manual configuration and reduces IT support overhead at scale.
The Autopilot Desk
B2B AI automation agency website built with self-hosted n8n infrastructure. Delivers end-to-end intelligent workflow systems for SMBs — enterprise-grade automation without per-task pricing or vendor lock-in.
Professional Experience
Systems Administrator
Dec 2025 - Mar 2026- Managed high-availability environments using Hyper-V, vSphere, and ESXi.
- Created automation tools to reduce patch timelines and accelerate technical incident responses.
- Directed new client technical onboarding and infrastructure deployment lifecycles.
Systems Administrator
Nov 2021 - Sept 2025- Administered critical cloud (Azure) and virtualized networks (ESXi, Hyper-V, vSphere).
- Built PowerShell and Python automation scripts for patching and remediation, reducing resolution times by 30%.
- Enhanced network security via Cisco hardware configurations and robust Active Directory/Group Policy structures.
- Led daily operations, mentored junior staff, and managed complex tier troubleshooting to achieve SLA targets.
Help Desk Technician/Network Technician
Jan 2019 - Nov 2021- Executed system configurations, device setup, account provisioning, and managed technical documentation logs.
- Installed, configured, and decommissioned core network and IT equipment.
- Tracked software licensing and hardware inventory to streamline the onboarding of new hires.
Tech Support
Feb 2017 - Jan 2019- Provided Tier 1-2 support for cloud video surveillance, managing camera configurations and Linux terminal setups.
- Partnered with remote NOC and engineering teams to trace and resolve complex infrastructure concerns.
- Diagnosed IP camera, firewall, and switch connectivity issues using Linux CLI utilities like ping, traceroute, and netstat.
Education & Certifications
B.S. in Computer Science
Western Governors University
CompTIA A+ (Certification)
Professional Certification
What Colleagues Say
Recommendations from professionals I've worked with throughout my career.
"Randy consistently delivered exceptional results in managing our infrastructure. His automation scripts saved us countless hours and significantly improved system reliability."
"An invaluable team member who streamlined our hardware deployment process and maintained excellent documentation. Highly recommend for any systems role."
"Randy's troubleshooting skills and Linux expertise were critical in resolving complex network connectivity issues for our cloud surveillance platform."
Ready to Optimize Your Infrastructure?
I'm currently based in Austin, TX and open to new opportunities. Whether you have a question or want to discuss a potential role, feel free to reach out.