Byron Bogaert
byron@sftechguy.com | Linux System Administrator | Bay Area, CA
SUMMARY
Experienced Linux System Administrator and IT Infrastructure Engineer with over 15 years of hands-on experience supporting and securing complex environments. Proven track record in automation, configuration management, and designing scalable systems. Recognized for technical depth, initiative, and collaborative leadership across enterprise environments including precision health, nonprofit, and large-scale tech firms.
CORE SKILLS
- Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), Microsoft Windows
- Infrastructure Management: VMware, Citrix XenServer, NetApp, Terraform, Puppet, Ansible
- Cloud & DevOps: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), HashiCorp Vault, Docker, GitHub Actions
- Networking: Cisco, Ubiquiti, SonicWall, Ruckus, Aruba; VPNs, VLANs, firewalls
- Programming/Scripting: Python, Bash, SQL, HTML
- Monitoring & Security: Icinga, LogRhythm, AlienVault, vulnerability remediation, SIEM
- Tools & Platforms: SAS, Jira, Tailscale
EXPERIENCE
Verily (Alphabet/Google Life Sciences), South San Francisco
Systems Development Engineer
Nov 2018 – Apr 2025
- Architected and maintained hybrid infrastructure spanning on-prem and GCP cloud environments to support Verily’s science programs
- Lead deployment of SAS Viya on Google Kubernetes Infrastructure to support Verily’s Clinical Data Managers
- Involved in migration off Google Corporate IT ("Flywheel"), including network cutovers, physical infrastructure builds, and GCP migration
- Managed VMware environments
- Lead the deployment of NetApp storage to consolidate physical storage presence and improve security
- Designed secure infrastructure for COVID testing and Virtual Stainer programs
- Automated service account key rotations with HashiCorp Vault for Lad Data upload pipelines
- On-premise and machine provisioning via Puppet (Linux & Windows)
- Created and maintained Terraform modules for cloud resource orchestration
- Lead design and implementation of Tailscale VPN for subsidary employee laptops to access corporate resources
- Supported Verily’s Wastewater Monitoring Program with data pipeline management
- Participated in security audits and implemented remediations across multi-tier systems
Taos (Consultant for Box, Inc.) – Bay Area
Systems Engineer
Jul 2018 – Nov 2018
- Managed and remediated security vulnerabilities across thousands of servers (CentOS/Ubuntu)
- Automated infrastructure tasks using Python and enhanced Puppet-based config management
- Participated in Taos DevOps Bootcamp; earned AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Wikimedia Foundation, San Francisco
IT Systems Administrator
Apr 2015 – Jul 2018
- Designed and deployed core office IT infrastructure, including Linux-based OpenVPN and Samba with LDAP
- Automated software deployment and macOS imaging using Munki and Deploy Studio
- Built internal tools in Python for account management
- Managed Citrix XenServer clusters and FreePBX telephony system
- Led Puppet-based automation for office infrastructure, mentoring junior team members
- Technical lead for Office Relocation
On Time Tech, San Francisco
Senior IT Technician
Mar 2011 – Mar 2015
- Designed, implemented and maintained Level 1 PCI-DSS compliant infrastructure for merchant after security breach
- Acted as liaison for PCI compliance which was verified by an independent QSA for three consecutive years
- Designed and maintained sites with multiple VLANs and complex switching and routing in single and multi-site infrastructures
- Designed and maintained enterprise wireless solutions
- Implemented server virtualization infrastructure
- Experienced implementing virtual desktops in a PCI environment
- Coordinated and implemented IT Infrastructure for New Restaurants with Micros Systems, and POS Lavu
- Maintained and supported Windows Domain Environments
- Implemented and maintained log management
- Built and managed AWS virtual desktops, and linux instances
Previous Roles (2007–2010)
Data Center Technician, Developer, Systems Analyst, Lab Assistant
Employers: Facebook (contract), Hitachi Data Systems (contract), Light Speed Systems, DeVry University
- Developed portable demo of HDS software, setup Unreal Tournament LAN Party at DeVry, small business support through Light Speed Systems
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
DeVry University – Fremont, CA | 2007 – 2009
- GPA: 3.4, Award for Technical Achievement (Senior Project)
ADDITIONAL
- Personal Development Project: Condor Enphase
- Enjoy mountain biking, camping, climbing, and spending time with family