There’s a certain satisfaction in knowing that the systems people rely on every day – websites, mobile apps, internal tools – are running smoothly because someone’s keeping a close eye on them. That someone is me. I’m a systems engineer, and my day-to-day revolves around making sure IT environments stay fast, stable, and secure – from applications and services all the way down to the infrastructure that supports them.
You’ll usually find me deep in the flow with tools like Kibana, ServiceNow, and Jira – monitoring performance, investigating incidents, coordinating with developers and product managers, and untangling the occasional mystery when systems slow down or something unexpected breaks. It’s a mix of troubleshooting, optimization, and prevention, and I enjoy every side of that work.
Professional Experience
One of the areas I focus on is reporting and data visualization. I create Power BI dashboards that merge data from multiple IT systems into clear, actionable insights, helping teams monitor performance, identify issues, and make smarter decisions.
I’ve also worked directly with the backbone of corporate infrastructure. That meant configuring and preparing hardware so it was ready for day-one use, managing user accounts and roles in Active Directory, handling email administration, and taking care of access management across business systems. On top of that, I supported the rollout of security policies that kept everything compliant and reliable. That detail-oriented experience gave me a strong foundation in IT administration and shaped the way I approach system management today.
Documentation might not be glamorous, but it matters – a lot. That’s why I actively contribute to internal knowledge bases, writing step-by-step guides, troubleshooting how-tos, and whatever else helps the team (and future me) stay one step ahead. Whether it’s improving uptime, strengthening access control, or streamlining processes, I approach it with the same structured mindset.
Beyond Work
When I’m not in engineer mode, you’ll probably find me deep into Formula 1 – not just for the speed, but for the sheer level of strategy and teamwork behind every race. There’s something fascinating about watching hundreds of variables click into place for a perfect lap, and I find a lot of parallels between that and the way complex IT systems come together.
I’m also into gaming, especially strategy titles and sim racing. Strategy games keep my problem-solving side engaged, while sim racing puts me right into the driver’s seat and lets me experience a taste of the motorsport I follow so closely. And when I need to take a break from screens, cycling is my way to clear my head and recharge.
Mindset
At the core of it all, I’m someone who’s endlessly curious. New tools? New systems? New problems to solve? Count me in. For me, IT administration and engineering aren’t just about keeping the lights on – they’re about understanding how systems work, how they connect, and how they can be made even better.