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Kevin D - System Administrator & Coding Instructor

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Greetings! I'm Kevin, a dedicated system administrator from Massachusetts. Over the past five years, I've specialized in managing Linux servers, recently adopting Linux as my primary desktop OS—bringing its own set of challenges.

🚀 Professional Background

Currently, I work as a Code Sensei at Code Ninjas, specializing in teaching coding to students. At my previous location, I managed the IT infrastructure, including a Minecraft server, computer maintenance, and system re-imaging for hardware deployments. Now, my role focuses solely on teaching, without the additional IT responsibilities.

💼 Previous Experience

Before joining Code Ninjas, I developed a wide range of technical skills through various internships and volunteer roles:

Minuteman High School (IT Intern): Worked with Active Directory and provided technical support to students and staff.
American Alarm (IT Intern): Assisted the IT department with server updates and general system maintenance.
OrixNode (Customer Support Advocate): Configured various Minecraft servers (Bungeecord, Spigot, Paper) and explored other game-server types.

🌟 Volunteering Experiences

Pronouns.page - Team Member:
Contributing technical expertise to enhance inclusivity by assisting companies with pronoun usage in various languages. Source available.
Tech.lgbt - Moderator:
Managing posts, approving sign-ups, and resolving server issues on the Tech.lgbt Mastodon instance.
VenomMC - Owner/Founder:
Founded VenomMC in 2018, gaining proficiency in Linux, Docker, and server management using Pterodactyl on a VPS.
MeleeCraft - Developer & Manager:
Joined MeleeCraft in 2020 as a developer and later transitioned to management, overseeing staff operations and guiding the server's growth. Contributed to Java programming projects.
UpBeatRadio - Radio Manager:
Started as a radio presenter in 2019, quickly advancing to Radio Manager. Managed radio mentors, recruited new team members, and ensured smooth operations while fostering a supportive environment.
BozoKits - Lead Developer:
As Lead Developer at BozoKits, I oversee the development team and contribute to the core plugin’s codebase, which is built in Java. I manage collaboration, quality control, and development processes for this complex project.

🏆 Certifications

Learn Go from Codecademy
OSHA-10 from CareerSafe
Linux+ from CompTIA (in training)

🛠️ Key Skills

Kubernetes
Docker
Nginx & Apache
QEMU/KVM
Java
HTML/CSS/JavaScript
Go (basic)
General Linux system administration

📱 Social Media & Contact

Follow me on Mastodon for insights, tutorials, and discussions on system administration and coding.

For inquiries, collaboration opportunities, or connection requests, contact me via email at hello at kevind dot me.

🔗 About Me

My journey has equipped me with a robust skill set and a passion for leveraging technology to solve challenges in both IT and educational settings.