I am a results-driven IT professional with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, security, and systems administration across Kazakhstan. I work with Linux/Windows servers, virtualization (vSphere), Fortinet and Palo Alto security tools, and cloud platforms (AWS), aiming to build reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure and automate operations with Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. I value analytical thinking and creative problem solving, have led IT projects for industries like transport, logistics, manufacturing, and hospitality, and am committed to protecting confidential information through strong security practices. I continually learn new tools and share knowledge to help teams deliver business value.

Daulet Shaimerdenov

I am a results-driven IT professional with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, security, and systems administration across Kazakhstan. I work with Linux/Windows servers, virtualization (vSphere), Fortinet and Palo Alto security tools, and cloud platforms (AWS), aiming to build reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure and automate operations with Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. I value analytical thinking and creative problem solving, have led IT projects for industries like transport, logistics, manufacturing, and hospitality, and am committed to protecting confidential information through strong security practices. I continually learn new tools and share knowledge to help teams deliver business value.

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I am a results-driven IT professional with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, security, and systems administration across Kazakhstan. I work with Linux/Windows servers, virtualization (vSphere), Fortinet and Palo Alto security tools, and cloud platforms (AWS), aiming to build reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure and automate operations with Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.

I value analytical thinking and creative problem solving, have led IT projects for industries like transport, logistics, manufacturing, and hospitality, and am committed to protecting confidential information through strong security practices. I continually learn new tools and share knowledge to help teams deliver business value.

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Language

Kazakh
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Virtualization systems administrator at LLP Qazcloud (Казклауд)
August 1, 2024 - Present
Installation, configuration and administration of servers (Linux: RedHat, CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu; Windows Server 2019-2022 AD, Exchange), Zabbix; Operating vSphere enterprise platform (including all components), FortiNET information security tools (FortiGate), Fortimail sandbox. Development and maintenance of technical/operational documentation for protection of confidential information. Implementation of server administration tools based on Linux – Ansible. Windows OS administration via Group Policy and WMI (PowerShell). Install, configure and troubleshoot different servers (mostly Linux core OS) in cloud for various tasks. Realized projects: Cloud MFA for on-premises DAG Exchange, Helpdesk System, CRM System.
Senior system administrator at LLP Petroleum (Петролеум)
March 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Installation, configuration and administration of servers (Linux: CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu; Windows Server 2019 AD, Exchange), Jitsi meeting server, Asterisk FreePBX, Zabbix, vCentre VMware, active network equipment (CISCO, Huawei), FortiNET information security tools (FortiGate), Fortimail sandbox, Kaspersky Administration Centre, Kaspersky AntiSpam. VPN setup (IPsec, GRE). Monitoring network activity, firewall log analysis, incident handling, collection and analysis of information on attempts to penetrate network devices. Documentation and maintenance of information security tools. RAMOS server room monitoring system. Linux-based server administration tools via Ansible. Windows OS management via GPO/WMI (PowerShell).
Information Technology Manager, Information Security specialist at Representative Office of KMG Rompetrol S.R.L. in the Republic of Kazakhstan
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2020
Installation, configuration and administration of servers and system equipment (CISCO, HP, Juniper), system security, offshore equipment. VPN setup. Network activity monitoring. Firewall log analysis, traffic analysis, incident handling, information protection documentation. IT outsourcing support desk and external IT service coordination.

Education

Psychology at Kostanay State University named after A. Baitursynova, Faculty of Psychology
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2003
Information systems in economics at Kostanay State University named after A. Baitursynova, Institute of Mathematics and Computer Technologies
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
January 12, 2026 - January 12, 2029
RH124 + RH134 - Red Hat System Administration I + II (RHEL9)
January 1, 2025 - January 22, 2026
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
February 9, 2025 - February 9, 2028
VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale and Secure [V8]
January 1, 2024 - January 22, 2026
Fortinet NGFW FortiGate 200 / FortiMail 400 Installation & Administration
January 1, 2022 - January 22, 2026
Palo Alto Networks Diona MasterLab: Firewall 10.0 Essentials
January 1, 2020 - January 22, 2026
Synergycom: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks
January 1, 2020 - January 22, 2026
HP Enterprise Education Services: Managing HPE IMC I and II
January 1, 2019 - January 22, 2026
HP Unified Wired-Wireless Networks
January 1, 2016 - January 22, 2026
Juniper Network Authorized Education Center: OESJ Operating Enhanced Services for JUNOS software
January 1, 2009 - January 22, 2026
Kazinformtelecom Telecommunications Academy: Information security and protection
January 1, 2008 - January 22, 2026
Gamma Technology: Administrator of Certification Center TUMAR CSP
January 1, 2005 - January 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services