Hi! I am Ilias Kypraios,
a Cloud Engineer
Specifically, I manage and maintain
Linux systems and PHP applications
About me
Results-Oriented Mindset
You will usually find me on the beautiful island of Rhodes in Greece, managing Linux systems and PHP applications. In addition to my core skills, I also write backend scripts for Linux servers, which help to optimize system performance and automate processes.
I believe that effective communication and collaboration are key to successfully managing and maintaining Linux systems for organizations. With my strong troubleshooting skills and ability to solve complex problems quickly, I am able to minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly. As someone who is always looking to improve and stay ahead of the latest industry developments, I am dedicated to providing high-quality services and finding innovative solutions to improve system performance and efficiency.
What I do
Systems & Cloud Engineering
Experience & Skills
Linux Related Mostly
Experience
SysOps Engineer
at Kinsta from August 2022 to present
I am responsible for monitoring and managing critical systems, including LXC containers and LXD server administration for improved efficiency. I am also involved with Kubernetes and docker administration while providing support for advanced troubleshooting of WordPress, Cloudflare, and Linux cases. Additionally, I develop and optimize Ansible playbooks to automate operations and use Bash and Python scripting to streamline tasks in Linux systems. Overall, my role requires a strong understanding of various technologies and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations.
Support System Administrator
at Pagely (GoDaddy) from April 2021 to August 2022
I provided advanced support for WordPress and managed Linux VPS & HA environments, gaining experience in AWS EC2, RDS, Cloudfront, and S3 bucket support & integrations. I also improved internal KB and gained experience with Ansible configuration management while supporting Docker containers for simplified PHP deployment. My focus was on delivering high-quality enterprise technical services that helped clients optimize their systems and improve their performance.
Senior Support Engineer
at Papaki (team.blue) from November 2018 to April 2021
My responsibilities included providing technical support for shared, dedicated, and VPS hosting, managing dedicated servers and VPS, and troubleshooting WordPress issues for clients. I developed internal tools using Laravel for streamlined processes and contributed to server monitoring and on-call actions. As a technical mentor, I provided guidance to first-level staff in resolving complex technical issues. Additionally, I made contributions and improvements to the company’s knowledge base, improving the quality of technical support provided to clients.
Web Developer & SysAdmin
Freelance from 2011 to 2018
As a freelancer, I developed WordPress & WooCommerce websites for small businesses and created custom WordPress plugins to meet their unique needs. I provided DNS and domain management services, cPanel and Plesk server administration, and network setup assistance to help clients manage their websites and infrastructure. My focus was on providing high-quality technical services to help small businesses establish a strong online presence and achieve their goals.
Technologies
Web
Virtualization
Clouds
Observability
Development
Databases
Operating Systems
From my Blog
Nothing Special
Setup a Specific PHP CLI Version and WP-CLI for a Shared SSH User in Plesk
You will need your account’s SSH user to have /bin/bash access for the following setup. Consult with your shared hosting provider and make sure that your SSH user has /bin/bash…
Troubleshooting High TTFB Using curl
Time To First Byte (TTFB) is a metric that depends on many variables but curl could give some insides to start troubleshooting. It is always better to run the test…
Use WP-CLI to Identify a Plugin That Causes a 500 Error
Do not attempt this on a production website, create a staging and try debugging there 1. Create a list with all the active plugins wp plugin list –status=active –field=name >…
Use WP-CLI to Identify a Plugin That Causes a 504 Time Out Error
Do not attempt this on a production website, create a staging and try debugging there 1. Create a list with all the active plugins wp plugin list –status=active –field=name >…