Hi, I'm Taylor Whitewood
IT Specialist | Systems & Network Enthusiast
I am an IT Professional with an Associate Degree in IT, specializing in robust systems administration, enterprise networking, and server infrastructure. I bridge the gap between hardware and software by deployment and management of secure, optimized systems and dedicated server environments.
Work Experience
Independent Infrastructure & Automation Projects
Self-Hosted Lab Environment
Built and maintained a self-hosted Proxmox/LXC lab environment for infrastructure automation and CI/CD experimentation. Developed automation workflows using Python, Docker, and GitHub Actions while managing Linux containers and virtualized services.
Linux Systems Administrator
Fire and Ice Hosting • Netherlands
Configured and secured Linux bare-metal servers for game hosting services. Implemented SSH key authentication and firewall hardening, and assisted with automation workflows for game server deployment infrastructure.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education in IT
The Open University • UK
Curriculum covered core IT fundamentals including software development, operating systems, and networking. Coursework included modules on Python, C++, and Linux environments.
Get In Touch
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