DevOps Engineer | Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

From legacy systems to the cloud — I specialize in transforming and modernizing IT infrastructures. With over 20 years of experience in system administration and more than a decade in automation and cloud technologies, I thrive at the intersection of reliability, scalability, and security.

🧰 Core Competencies

• Cloud & Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, Ansible, Cloudflare
• DevOps Practices: CI/CD pipelines (GitLab), GKE deployments, Infrastructure as Code
• Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry, Icinga
• Networking: VPNs, FortiGate, BGP, OSPF, cloud NATs
• Server Administration: Linux (daily driver), Nginx, MySQL, OpenVPN, Redis and more
• Security & IAM: Infrastructure security, Identity & Access Management

🛠️ What I Do

• Design, automate, and secure cloud-native infrastructure.
• Lead DevOps initiatives that bridge development and operations.
• Migrate services from legacy systems (e.g., VMware) to modern cloud platforms like GCP.
• Implement high-availability systems and robust monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance and resilience.

👨‍💻 Experience Highlights

• STS S.A. (2020–Present) Led the transition to GCP, implemented Terraform and GKE, and optimized DevOps workflows.

• Contelizer sp. z o.o. (2015–Present) Automation-first system administration, including OpenStack and GitLab/Sentry stack.

• Star-Typ Sport (2007–2020) Progressed from IT support to system administration with responsibility for hundreds of endpoints.

• Earlier Roles (2000–2015) Developed customer service platforms and provided network & Linux support for small businesses.

🎓 Education

• Silesian Technican University, Gliwice Computer Science, Engineering (Evening Studies) Specialization: Databases, Networks & Computer Systems

🧠 Traits & Interests

• Self-driven, determined, and well-organized.
• Passionate about:
  • 📸 Photography
  • 🐕 Dog training
  • 🤖 Smart home solutions
  • 📚 Sci-fi & adventure literature