Miguel Ángel Alvarado González

Systems Administrator & Head of Operations

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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

2023 – Current • Monterrey, MX (remote/hybrid)
  • 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

Part-time • Regional conferences
  • 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

2022 – 2023
  • 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

2020 – 2022 • Super-Computer Dept.
  • 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.