Passionate about reliable IT systems and open-source solutions
Welcome on my site! My name is Robert. I am a SysAdmin / IT Engineer with over 10 year experience.
IT Support Engineer / System Administrator
What I’m working on
Replacing my router with a PFSense firewall
Right now my home network still runs on a classic consumer Linksys router — it’s been reliable for years, but it’s starting to feel like the weak link in an otherwise increasingly serious self-hosted setup. I’ve decided it’s time to replace it with pfSense as my main firewall/router — giving...
Projects
Portainer: Managing Docker Containers the Easy Way
The Reason After getting my website running on Oracle Cloud Always Free Tier with Docker (WordPress + MariaDB + NGINX reverse proxy), I added more services over time: FreshRSS, Full-Text-RSS, my Resume website (this site what you read now) others later. All containers I built manually with docker compose up...
Company: Freelance IT Support
VPN manager for Omarchy ( Arch based) linux.
The Problem I recently switched to Omarchy Linux (a minimal Arch-based distro by DHH), and ran into an annoying issue - ProtonVPN's official app just didn't work. The GUI kept crashing and the CLI tool was clunky. I needed a simple way to toggle my VPN without opening terminals or...
Company: Freelance IT Support
Updating my existing docker container
In this blog post earlier I wrote about my home lab in the Oracle Cloud server where I run an Ubuntu server with few Docker containers. There I host this website, my resume website and also few other projects as well. The update process Now in this write I would...
Company: Freelance IT Support
Building My Self-Hosted Website (2022-2023 Project)
The Begining Migrating from SiteGround to Oracle Cloud Free Tier with Docker In 2022, as a self-employed IT professional just starting out, I needed an affordable way to host my own website. I had zero experience building or managing websites at the time. My first approach was simple: I signed...
Company: Freelance IT Support
Experience
Freelance IT Support
R Computing, OwnerAviemore, Scotland | June, 2019 - November, 2025
Providing freelance IT support services in Aviemore and the surrendering areas,including
- network management,
- server installation,
- troubleshooting,
- computer repair,
- and others IT relevant services
IT Support Assistant / System Administrator
DDR2000 Kft., IT Support Assistant / System AdministratorNyíregyháza, Hungary | February, 2013 - December, 2016
- Managed servers/clients networks for B2B (5 – 30+ computers and servers), ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
- Configured and installed Windows and Linux systems for business environments.
- Built and maintained computer networks, including the configuration of routers and switches.
- Implemented VPN (Draytek) and VLAN basics for remote workers; troubleshot hardware/peripherals
- Deployed security: Firewalls, antivirus, Synology backups; recovered data from ransomware.
- Provided L1-L2 support via remote connection tools (Team Viewer, RDP, AnyDesk) to clients via phone, email.
- More details in my cover letter.
Broadband Service Technician
Nyír-Tel Kft., Broadband Service TechnicianNyíregyháza, Hungary | May, 2011 - January, 2013
- Installed and troubleshooted cable TV and broadband (UPC) systems
- Ensuring customer satisfaction.
Broadband Service Technician
Orosz es Tarsa Kft., Broadband Service TechnicianNyiegyhaza, Hungary | June, 2007 - April, 2010
- Installed and troubleshooted cable TV and broadband (UPC) systems
- Ensuring customer satisfaction.
Certifications
Badges & Skills
Education
National Vocational Qualification from Hungary
Hungary August, 2004 - June, 2006- From hardware basics to configuring and running Windows and Linux servers.
- Equivalent to UK NVQ Level 3; authentication in progress