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

System Administration

I specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for businesses, including installation, configuration, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security. In short, I optimize and secure Linux-based infrastructures for smooth and efficient operations.

DevOps Services

I am familiar with a range of solutions including continuous integration and deployment, infrastructure automation, containerization and orchestration that help optimizing software delivery and infrastructure management.

Backend Development

As a cloud engineer with server scripting skills, I develop efficient and reliable solutions for automating server tasks and optimizing performance using shell scripting and Python. The goal is to improve the server infrastructure and streamline the business operations.

Cloud Management

As a cloud expert, I am comfortable deploying and managing cloud infrastructure and cloud services. From cloud migration to monitoring and maintenance, I can ensure high availability, scalability, and security on the cloud.

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
Nginx
Plesk
Postfix
Cloudflare
Apache
cPanel
DNS
Virtualization
Docker
LXC / LXD
Kubernetes
KVM
Clouds
AWS
Digital Ocean
Google Cloud
Hetzner
Observability
ELK Stack
New Relic
Zabbix
Grafana
Development
Bash
PHP
HTML
Git
Laravel
Ansible
Python
CSS
WordPress
Databases
MySQL
MariaDB
Operating Systems
Ubuntu
CentOS

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