t12 T. Rydberg Infrastructure Reliability & Operations Engineer
~/resume/operations-console

root@t12-schmeck:~# whoami

Reliable infrastructure. Clear incident response.

Linux, Windows, virtualization, backup, recovery, and production troubleshooting.

View Project Review Experience

tip: Try , , , or .

theme: , , ,

skills.json

Operational skill matrix

Systems

Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Red Hat, AlmaLinux, Windows Server

Virtualization

VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Proxmox, VM provisioning, resource allocation, host-level troubleshooting

Backup / DR

Veeam, R1Soft, Zerto, disaster recovery planning, restore validation, replication support

Networking

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, routing, firewall troubleshooting

Monitoring

Zabbix, VeeamONE, system logs, alert response, service availability review

Storage / Hardware

RAID, SMART, server hardware, data center infrastructure, Linux rescue and recovery

Scripting

Bash, PowerShell, systemd, CLI tooling, repeatable operational procedures

project.service

Technical project: IronGargoyle

systemctl status irongargoyle

IronGargoyle is a Linux server monitoring and defensive operations platform built around Python, systemd, CLI tooling, and a web UI.

  • Storage health, RAID/SMART visibility, and hardware-oriented review workflows.
  • Firewall-backed blocking and security event review.
  • Traffic pressure detection and host signal visibility.
  • Operator-focused design: local-first, auditable, and straightforward to validate.
irongargoyle.space
Mode operator-controlled
Runtime AlmaLinux 9
Interface CLI + Web UI
Focus host defense

git log --work-history

Experience timeline

May 2022 — Current

Senior Systems Administrator - HorizonIQ a Summit Company

  • Troubleshoot complex Linux and Windows Server incidents across production infrastructure, including OS, networking, virtualization, storage, monitoring, and backup issues.
  • Administer Veeam and Zerto backup/DR solutions, including backup monitoring, restore validation, replication support, and recovery planning.
  • Plan and execute VMware vSphere migration and virtualization projects, including VM provisioning, resource allocation, host-level troubleshooting, and downtime minimization.
  • Maintain Linux and Windows Server environments through patching, service troubleshooting, performance review, monitoring response, and proactive maintenance.
January 2020 — May 2022

Data Center Technician Level 2 - Rackspace

  • Built, racked, cabled, and maintained server hardware in a data center environment.
  • Configured RAID arrays, replaced failed components, and supported hardware troubleshooting for production systems.
  • Prepared and deployed server infrastructure for client installations, migrations, and operational support.
May 2017 — January 2020

Cloud Operations Specialist - Singlehop/INAP

  • Supported Linux and Windows servers across hosted and cloud-style infrastructure environments.
  • Troubleshot server networking, access, service availability, and operating system issues for client environments.
  • Provided high-priority support for VIP clients while balancing technical resolution with clear communication.

education.txt

Education

Bachelor of Science in Digital Media

DePaul University

echo $CONTACT

Contact

IronGargoyle LinkedIn