Core Technical Skills
SysAdmin & Networking
Ubuntu/Debian
DNS, TLS/SSL
Firewalling
Backups
IAM
WireGuard
Virtualization & Containers
Proxmox (KVM/QEMU)
VMware
Docker & Compose
Git-based CI/CD
Zero-downtime releases
Self-Hosted SaaS & Automation
Moodle LMS
WordPress
RoundCube
n8n
AppFlowy
cPanel
APIs & OAuth2
Data & Productivity
R • Python • JS
Dashboards & KPIs
Google Workspace
Airtable/Scripts
AWS • GCP
Adobe CC
Professional Summary
Systems Administrator & Head of Operations experienced in optimizing organizational systems and operations for high-impact nonprofits, educational initiatives, and large-scale events. Proven at designing data-driven, cost-effective infrastructure, authoring SOPs, tracking KPIs, and leading cross-functional teams. Hands-on with self-hosted SaaS, virtualization, Docker/Git, and AI/LLM tooling. Adept at translating evidence and metrics into scalable, resilient solutions that boost team productivity.
Experience
Head of Operations & IT Sysadmin — Carreras con Impacto
- Full-stack Web Ownership: Designed, deployed, and self-host carrerasconimpacto.org and aixolab.org (WordPress + Nginx + MariaDB on Ubuntu). Managed domains, Let’s Encrypt TLS (auto-renew), WAF rules, and analytics — delivering >99% uptime.
- IT Infrastructure: Deployed & maintained LMS, websites, and corporate mail with strong access controls.
- Virtualization & Containers: Proxmox cluster with Docker micro-services; staging/testing for zero-downtime releases.
- Cost-Effective SaaS Replacement: Migrated workflows to open-source tools (RoundCube, n8n, AppFlowy), reducing license costs by ~60%.
- Automation: Implemented automations for application pipeline, personalized mailing, communications, SMTP alerts, and certificate generation.
- Data & KPIs: Built engagement, satisfaction, and NPS tracking; authored reports for grant renewals & roadmap prioritization.
- LLM-Ready Infra: Provisioned GPU VMs, containerized model serving, and led a Spanish-language LLM benchmark study.
Production Lead & Conference Organizer — EAGx LATAM 2023 & 2024
- Planned and executed large-scale conferences, managing volunteer teams, logistics, and budgets.
- Implemented cost controls and prepared transparent financial reports.
- Built relationships with vendors, sponsors, and stakeholders to maximize impact.
Office Manager — EA México Residency Fellowship / HUB
- Managed coworking/residency operations, bookings, inventory, and visitor experience.
- Handled travel logistics and bilingual communications; coordinated special events.
- Supported outreach with partners and speakers; organized team-building activities.
Research Intern — National Institute of Genomic Medicine
- Standardized R-based analysis pipelines for processing and visualization.
- Contributed to SOP compliance and reproducibility practices.
- Worked on CNN-based bioinformatics research.
Highlights
- >99% uptime across web, LMS, and mail services with strong access controls.
- ~60% reduction in SaaS licensing via open-source replacements.
- GPU-ready infra; containerized model serving; Spanish-language LLM benchmarking.
- Zero-downtime release pipeline via Proxmox + Docker staging/testing.