What I Do

Javier Barber

+20 years of experience SysAdmin based in Spain and working Worldwide.

Passionate about IT and technology, specially GNU/Linux and Open Source solutions.

System Administration

Expertly managing and optimizing IT systems to ensure seamless operation and performance.

Cybersecurity

Implementing robust security measures to protect against cyber threats and safeguard sensitive information.

Network Management

Safeguarding network infrastructure and maximizing connectivity for efficient data transmission.

Cloud Architect

Designing and implementing scalable and resilient cloud solutions to meet evolving business needs.

Some Clients

Testimonials

Fun Facts

Happy Clients

79

Working Hours

40.000

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Resume

Education

2007
Universidad Pontificia Salamanca (Madrid)

Degree in Computer Engineering

2010
S21sec Academy

Master in Cibersecurity

Experience

2018 - Current

Freelancer

Working as a freelance systems administrator, collaborating with a diverse array of global companies on a wide range of projects encompassing system administration, particularly focusing on Linux, cloud environments and network management.

Proficiently managing critical and production systems with precision and ensuring seamless operations, bringing a commitment to efficiency, reliability, and problem-solving to every project, while contributing my skills and experience to tackle new challenges, fostering success and innovation in dynamic environments.

2017 - 2018

Spain Datacenter Manager

Project aimed at implementing a hyperscale datacenter in Spain.

Management and improvement of datacenter monitorization systems at international level (USA, France, Germany and Poland).

2008 - 2017

Head of IT & Facilities

As Head of IT & Facilities at S21sec, I oversaw national and international operations across seven offices in four countries (Spain, Portugal, UK, and Mexico), directing comprehensive management of corporate data centers and services.

My responsibilities included managing the analysis, design, and implementation of system solutions to meet organizational needs and growth objectives, while also overseeing budget control to optimize costs and enhance resource availability.

Additionally, I cultivated partnerships with providers and manufacturers to drive mutual success, while driving continual improvement of IT processes and services through innovation and excellence, and defining technology infrastructure security strategies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

2005 - 2008

Datacenter Manager / Senior System Administrator

Directed the successful launch and management of the Core Banking development project 'Itecban' datacenter.

Contributed to various internal projects aimed at enhancing organizational processes and efficiency.

Worked for two months in London on the 'London Elects 2008' project, overseeing the e-counting of votes for the Mayor of London and the London Assembly.

2002 - 2005

System Administrator

Provided comprehensive remote technical support for Caja de Ahorros de Madrid offices and departments, encompassing IT systems troubleshooting, user management, ATM support, backup systems and networks.

2001 - 2002
Neo Sky

Responsible for configuring network devices remotely and providing comprehensive support to professional clients of Neo Sky ISP. Tasks included connection setup, subnetting, network addressing management and troubleshooting.

2000 - 2001
Power Line

Provided essential day-to-day user desktop assistance within a fast-paced telemarketing call center environment while overseeing corporate assets management and delivering network and communications support.

Personal Skills

Communication Skills

95%

Teamwork

95%

Problem Solving

95%

Trustworthiness

95%

Leadership

95%

Initiative

95%

Effectiveness

95%

Languages Skills

Spanish

100%

English

90%

Japanese

5%

Knowledges

  • GNU/Linux
  • Sysadmin
  • Cloud Computing
  • Virtualization
  • Database management
  • Networking
  • Monitoring
  • Backup & Recovery
  • Problem-Solving
  • Tuning & Performance
  • Cybersecurity
  • AWS
  • Firewalling
  • Fullstack
  • Containers
  • eCommerce
  • CMS
  • ERP
  • Consulting
  • DNS
  • Encryption
  • Certificates
  • High Availability
  • Load Balancing
  • Web servers
  • LAMP
  • Scripting
  • Storage

Contact

Gran Canaria
(Spain)

info@javierbarber.com

Available

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