VMs and containers managed in Proxmox environments
System Administrator • Automation • Infrastructure
Building calm, resilient systems for real-world operations.
I’m Svetoslav Trifonov, a Plovdiv-based system administrator focused on automation, virtualization, cloud-backed infrastructure, and operational reliability across Linux, Windows, and hybrid environments.
Linux / Windows
Automation First
Proxmox + AWS
Docs That Scale
Current role
System Administrator
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Core platforms automated across Fedora, Debian, and Windows
Operational mindset shaped by production support and recovery planning
Hands-on with EC2 and S3 to extend on-prem infrastructure
Profile
From IT support to infrastructure ownership.
My background combines hands-on support, server administration, network fundamentals, and scripting. I’ve worked across end-user environments, custom business systems, and virtualized server platforms, with a strong bias toward documentation, repeatable workflows, and stable operations.
I enjoy simplifying complex environments with Ansible and Python, improving uptime, reducing manual overhead, and making infrastructure easier to understand and maintain.
Automation
Python scripting, configuration management, and repeatable provisioning.
Infrastructure
Linux and Windows administration, lifecycle maintenance, and hardening.
Virtualization
Large-scale Proxmox environments with VM and container operations.
Operations
Backup strategy, disaster recovery, escalation support, and documentation.
Experience
Recent work across support, infrastructure, and systems reliability.
System Administrator
Viking-T Ltd.
Automated software provisioning and OS maintenance with Ansible across Fedora, Debian, and Windows systems while managing a large Proxmox estate of more than 100 virtual machines and containers.
Built internal Python automation, supported AWS resources, improved backup and disaster recovery workflows, and maintained infrastructure documentation, communication platforms, and technical escalation support.
IT Support
RBI Sport
Delivered end-user support, managed Windows Server 2012 services, handled identity and access administration, and maintained hardware, software, licensing, and web backend operations.
Contributed to the development, deployment, and testing of custom GPS tracking systems used in live rally racing environments.
Projects
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Automation
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Automated Server Provisioning & Patch Rollout
Standardized repeatable provisioning and patch workflows for Linux and Windows systems using Ansible and Python, with a focus on reducing manual admin work and keeping environments consistent.
- Ansible playbooks for consistent server configuration and updates
- Python scripts to automate repetitive operational tasks
- Git-friendly workflows aligned with CI/CD-style delivery practices
Platform
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Proxmox Lab, Containers & Cloud Bridge
Managed a hybrid platform built around Proxmox virtualization, container workloads, and AWS services, with a focus on stability, lifecycle management, and cloud connectivity.
- 100+ virtual machines and containers managed in Proxmox
- Docker fundamentals applied to container-based workloads
- AWS core services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and CloudWatch
Reliability
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Backup, Recovery & Runbook-Driven Operations
Designed and maintained recovery-focused operational workflows covering backups, disaster recovery planning, server maintenance, and escalation support for business-critical internal systems.
- Backup strategy built around uptime and lower recovery risk
- Ongoing server maintenance and lifecycle improvement
- Documentation and structure aligned with Infrastructure as Code practices
Tech Stack
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Skills & Tech Stack
Systems, automation, and platform tooling I use to keep environments stable.
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Operating Systems
OS & Infrastructure
- Linux server administration
- Windows system support and server maintenance
- Patch management, upgrades, and lifecycle operations
- Backup, recovery, and infrastructure documentation
Automation
Automation, IaC & Version Control
- Python for operational tooling and workflow automation
- Ansible for provisioning, updates, and configuration management
- Terraform-oriented Infrastructure as Code workflow direction
- Git-based workflow fundamentals for managing changes safely
- CI/CD concepts for safer automated delivery and change rollout
Platform
Containers, Cloud & Ops
- Proxmox VE administration for VMs and containers at scale
- Docker fundamentals for containerized workloads
- Kubernetes learning path for container orchestration and scaling
- AWS core services: EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and CloudWatch
Reliability
Networking, Access & Reliability
- CCNA-level grounding in TCP/IP, subnetting, and OSI concepts
- Routing, switching, VLANs, and trunking fundamentals
- Connectivity troubleshooting across infrastructure and endpoints
- Access control, ACLs, backup planning, and operational hardening awareness
Education & Certifications
Certified in cloud, networking, and software fundamentals.
2014 — 2019
Economic Informatics
PGIM Pazardjik
EQF Level 52021 — 2022
Software Development
SoftUni
EQF Level 42023
CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
EQF Level 42026
AWS Certified
Amazon Web Services
EQF Level 4Contact
Open to infrastructure, systems, and automation opportunities.
If you need someone who can support production environments, automate repetitive operations, and keep systems understandable under pressure, let’s talk.