Sotiris Karagiorgis
IT Infrastructure Manager, MCT

Sotiris Karagiorgis
IT Infrastructure Manager, MCT
Hello there! I'm Sotiris Karagiorgis, an IT Infrastructure Manager and a Microsoft Certified Trainer. I am highly motivated and passionate about technology, web development, Windows & Linux operating systems, open source, programming and security/privacy. I like to get involved with interesting projects that will help me put my skills to use, but at the same time will be challenging and make me learn something new. I live in Limassol, Cyprus. You can find a lot of information about me here. Feel free to contact me. I will be happy to hear from you.
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- Responsible for defining, planning and implementing the IT and network strategies across the company as well as mentoring and developing a growing IT engineering team.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate the design, installation, and connectivity of computer systems and network infrastructure to ensure the stable operation of the organization’s IT assets.
- Ensure that robust IT disaster recovery and business continuity processes and the associated documentation are in place.
- Accountable for the successful delivery of Infrastructure, Networking, Database and middleware solutions for the company.
- Design, oversee the implementation and maintenance of core infrastructure solutions (Compute, Storage and Networking), as well as communication, backup and security for the company.
- Ensure that all IT Systems are secured, patched, up to date and are able to provide for the Business needs of the company.
- Develop and build relationships with IT and with senior level executives.
- Lead and participate in Application and Infrastructure support processes for high profile, mission critical applications.
- Provide guidance and training to junior members of the team.
- Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
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Professional Certifications
ISACA Cobit ® 5 Foundation: Governance & Management of Enterprise IT.
MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional.
MCSA - Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2012.
MCSA - Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Office 365.
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure.
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Private Cloud.
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Server Infrastructure.
VMSP - Veeam Management Pack v8 for System Center.
VMSP - Veeam Availability Suite v9.5.
VMTSP - Veeam Management Pack v8 for System Center.
VMTSP - Veeam Availability Suite v9.5.
MCT - Microsoft Certified Trainer.
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Windows/Linux Server System Administration
Advanced System Administration of Windows server (teaching).
Advanced System Administration of Linux server.
Infrastructure Virtualization Technologies
Advanced knowledge of Hyper-V.
Advanced knowledge of VMware ESXi.
Storage Subsystems
Advanced knowledge of configuring storing subsystems (DAS, NAS, SAN)
-HPE Nimble
-HPE 3PAR
-HUAWEI OceanStor
Configuration of underlying storage connection, iSCSI, NFS, SMB. -
Windows Server Roles and Features
Advanced knowledge in: File Server, Web Server (IIS), Web Application Proxy (WAP), RRAS - VPN, DNS, DHCP, WSFC, WSUS, Remote Desktop Services, WDS, NLB, Containers, Exchange Server.
Advanced knowledge of the Active Directory suite: AD DS, AD FS, AD CS, AD RMS, Group Policy.
Cloud Services
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure (teaching).
Advanced knowledge of Office 365 (teaching).
Networking
Basic Mikrotik devices configuration.
Basic Cisco devices configuration. -
Docker Containers / Kubernetes
Intermediate knowledge of setting up and maintaining Docker containers in Windows and Linux hosts.
Intermediate knowlegde of setting up and maintaining Kubernetes cluster including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
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Programming/Scripting languages
C, Python.
PowerShell, Bash, AzureCLI, Azure Powershell. -
Distributed Version Control Systems
Git, Github, Gitlab.
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Specialized Software
Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
Manage Engine ServiceDesk Plus.
Veeam Backup and Replication.
Kaspersky Security Console. -
Personal profile
I’m an experienced IT professional who have worked for a private cloud provider which offered IT services to financial institutions, as well as at a Tier III, ISO and PCI DSS certified datacenter. Although I am deeply invested in Microsoft’s ecosystem, having acquired several professional certifications, I have a wide background which includes Linux System Administration, Networking, Web Development, and Security. I am also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), where I teach Windows Server, Azure and Office 365.
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Organizations
Member of ISACA Association.
Description of Responsibilities
This list includes my most recent responsibilities
Skills and Abilities
Work Experience
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IT Infrastructure Manager
2019-TodayI work as an IT Infrastructure Manager at Matworks LTD.
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Senior Systems Engineer
2018-2019I worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at Matworks LTD.
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Senior Systems Engineer
2016-2018I worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at CloudLayer8 LTD (cl8.com).
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IT Administrator
2015-2016I worked as an IT Administrator at Pine Management LTD.
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Web Developer / Designer
2013-2016I worked as a freelance web developer.
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S. K. OrangeNote
2008-2015Computer sales and repairs. Accessories, Network services, IT solutions.
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Cyprus National Guard
2002-2004I did my military service in Cyprus for 2 years.
Education
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Electrical Engineer and Computer Engineer
2004 -TodayDemocritus University of Thrace, School of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Engineering, Greece.
Related courses:
Introduction to Computer Science, Programming for the web, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Microprocessors, Databases, Operating Systems Security, Computer Programming in C.Thesis:
Linux daemon to monitor and analyse network connections for traffic monitoring and security. Daemon written in C. Web interface written in php, html and css. Source code on github . -
Laniteio Lyceum A’, Limassol, Cyprus
1999-2002Focused on Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. GPA 17.8 out of 20.
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GCE O' LEVEL in English Language, Grade : B
1998-2000I have a full professional proficiency in English.