Moreno Robyn

Hands-on Platform & Systems Engineer passionate about open-source, automation, and secure hybrid infrastructures. Since 2021, I’ve led the full modernization of Excentis’ IT environment, covering datacenter design, virtualization, networking, automation, and cloud transformation — with a focus on security, observability, and AI adoption. 🧩 Infrastructure & Cloud Led multiple datacenter relocations and modernizations, including rack design, cabling, access control, and hybrid connectivity. Consolidated VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V, and XCP-ng clusters into unified HA platforms. Managed OS lifecycles (Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL, Windows Server 2022) and designed hybrid setups across Azure, Hetzner, and Odoo Cloud. Automated provisioning via Foreman, PXE, Kickstart, and Ansible. ⚙️ Automation & DevOps Adopted Infrastructure-as-Code with Ansible, SaltStack, Terraform, and PowerShell DSC. Built CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps. Managed containers via Docker, Kubernetes, and NGINX reverse proxies. Automated endpoints and policy compliance with Intune, SCCM, and PowerShell. 🌐 Networking & Security Designed and managed enterprise networks using Fortinet (FG-HA), OPNsense, VyOS, and Ubiquiti UniFi. Implemented VLANs, DHCP failover, IPv6, and SSL automation. Delivered Zero-Trust, Conditional Access, and Defender for Business security layers. Ensured GDPR/NIS2 compliance, performed penetration tests, and used NetBox (IPAM) and Snipe-IT (assets). 📊 Monitoring & AI Deployed Zabbix, Grafana, and Elastic Stack (SIEM/SOC); migrated Sentinel → Elastic Security. Used Elastic ML for anomaly detection and developed AI copilots (ChatGPT, Copilot Studio) for IT automation. 💻 Modern Workplace & Leadership Rolled out the Microsoft Modern Workplace (M365, Teams, SharePoint, Defender). Automated user lifecycle via PowerShell and Azure AD. Led an internal IT team, guided interns on IoT & cybersecurity (MQTT, Node-RED, ESP32), and promoted open-source adoption.

Teach Cybersecurity and Programming Fundamentals to high school students through hands-on, project-based learning. Develop and deliver lessons on ethical hacking, penetration testing, and digital awareness, using professional tools such as Metasploit, Hydra, Nmap, and Kali Linux to demonstrate real-world attack and defense techniques. Guide students in understanding network security, system hardening, and red team vs. blue team methodologies, promoting safe and responsible technology use. Introduce foundational Linux administration and scripting, teaching command-line operations, user management, and secure configurations. Supervise interactive labs covering password cracking, vulnerability scanning, Wi-Fi auditing, and basic web security concepts. Encourage creativity, teamwork, and curiosity in cybersecurity by bridging theory with real-world scenarios, making complex IT topics accessible and engaging. Contribute to the development of curriculum materials, practical challenges, and gamified learning modules, aligning with the latest trends in ethical hacking and open-source security frameworks.

Supported manufacturing and corporate IT operations across EMEA, focusing on automation, infrastructure modernization, and endpoint management in production-critical environments. Optimized SCCM and MDM application deployment across factories and General Services divisions, expanding automation with PowerShell and standardized rollout templates, reducing deployment time by 50%. Researched and prepared migration from SCCM to Microsoft Intune, evaluating alternative MDM solutions to improve lifecycle, security, and compliance management. Enhanced industrial ICT systems by integrating Barco production control, Aruba networking, and Hyper-V virtualization, while providing operational support for AS/400 (IBM i) manufacturing systems. Modernized tape-based backup processes, introduced asset disposal policies (including secure HDD wiping and certification), and implemented best practices for patching and recovery. Managed Active Directory and Group Policy (GPO) to enforce consistent security, configuration, and access controls across all regional sites. Upgraded meeting-room and Wi-Fi infrastructure to support hybrid collaboration through Microsoft Teams and Zoom, and deployed digital signage and narrowcasting for packaging and production environments. Delivered Level 2–3 technical support for endpoint, server, and network incidents in close cooperation with global IT teams (US & EMEA), ensuring uptime, security, and reliability across the organization.

Provided IT support to multiple schools in the Opwijk region, focusing on virtualization, networking, and digital classroom environments. Responsible for managing the VMware infrastructure, troubleshooting server and network issues, and configuring hybrid classrooms with interactive whiteboards and video systems. Assisted teachers in preparing digital lessons and deployed Bednet setups to enable remote learning. Gained hands-on experience in Windows Server administration, open-source solutions for monitoring and imaging, and first-line support including printer management, user accounts, and hardware troubleshooting. By improving internal processes and documentation, helped reduce incident response times and increase network reliability.