Aleksei Babkin - Linux System Administrator / DevOps Engineer

Q: Where is Aleksei based?

Aleksei is based in Tbilisi, Georgia and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Aleksei speak?

Aleksei speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Aleksei have?

Aleksei has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Aleksei has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Aleksei may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Aleksei's latest experience?

Aleksei's most recent position is Linux System Administrator / DevOps Engineer at Under NDA .

Q: What companies has Aleksei worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Aleksei has worked for Under NDA and VK .

Q: Which industries is Aleksei most experienced in?

Aleksei is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Aleksei most experienced in?

Aleksei is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Operations , and Customer Service . Aleksei also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Aleksei worked in recently?

Aleksei has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Aleksei worked in recently?

Aleksei has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Operations .

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Tbilisi, Georgia

Experience

Apr 2023 - May 2024

1 year 2 months

Tbilisi, Georgia

Linux System Administrator / DevOps Engineer

Under NDA

Deployed, configured and administered the following systems:
KVM virtualization infrastructure (hosts, VMs)
Containerized applications (Docker)
System monitoring tools (Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana)
CI/CD services (Gitlab, Jenkins)
LDAP service (FreeIPA)
VPN services (openVPN, Wireguard, Xray)
Web services (nginx)
Automated infrastructure deployment and management using Ansible (IaC)
Automated routine tasks using Bash and Python scripts
Standardized, improved and updated the internal knowledge base
Configured backoffice infrastructure (wifi, dns, etc)

Apr 2018 - Apr 2023

5 years 1 month

Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Ansible Linux System Administrator

VK

Deployed, configured and administered the following systems:
VMware virtualization infrastructure (clusters, hosts, data storage, VMs)
System monitoring tools (Zabbix)
Linux and Windows servers
Microsoft Active Directory (users, groups, policies, dns, dhcp etc)
Databases (mysql, PostgreSQL)
Backup service (Veeam)
Antivirus service (ESET)
Video surveillance (400+ cams) and access control systems
Automated routine tasks using Bash and Python scripts
Updated the internal knowledge base
Supported the opening of new offices (network, IT infrastructure)
Set tasks for other team members and contractors, controlled task execution

Mar 2014 - Apr 2018

4 years 2 months

Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Office System Administrator

ICVA

Deployed, configured and administered the following systems:
XEN virtualization infrastructure (hosts, VMs)
System monitoring tools (Zabbix)
Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange
Video surveillance and access control systems
Configured backoffice infrastructure (dhcp, dns, WiFi, VPN etc)
Provided IT support

Jul 2011 - Mar 2014

2 years 9 months

Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

System Engineer

ICVA

Assembled, installed and configured servers and network devices
Performed network cabling (fiber optic, ethernet)

Mar 2008 - Jul 2011

3 years 5 months

Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

System Engineer

Senator LLC

Assembled, installed, configured and administered servers, network devices and PCs (300+)
Configured and administered backoffice infrastructure (AD, GP, dhcp, dns, ntp, shares etc)
Deployed and managed video surveillance system

Sep 2007 - Jan 2008

5 months

Tula, Russian Federation

Project Manager

Exiterra

Worked with clients
Set tasks for other team members, controlled task execution

Oct 2006 - Aug 2007

11 months

Tula, Russian Federation

Customer Support Specialist

Consultant LLC

Installed and updated a legal information system on customers’ servers
Provided IT support

Jan 2006 - Oct 2007

1 year 10 months

Tula, Russian Federation

Part-Time System Administrator

Balance LLC

Performed network cabling
Provided IT support

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (18 years) and Professional Services (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (18 years), Operations (6 years), Customer Service (1 year), and Project Management (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Operations

Customer Service

Project Management

Summary

I'm passionate about computing and Linux, especially in building and automating systems that solve complex challenges. IT constantly provides me with opportunities to learn something new, which keeps me excited and motivated.

Skills

Linux Oss (Debian, Ubuntu, Centos, Opensuse)
Bash & Python Scripting
System Monitoring Tools (Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana)
Configuration Management (Ansible)
Iac (Infrastructure As Code)
Virtualization (Kvm, Vmware, Proxmox)
Containerization (Docker, Podman)
Networking (Dns, Dhcp, Vlan, Vpn)
Backup And Recovery Solutions.
Resilience. I Keep Calm And Carry On In Chaotic Situations.
Open-mindedness. Eager To Adopt And Implement New Knowledge And Technologies In My Work.
Diplomacy. My Diplomatic Attitude Helps Me Establish Good Relationships With Coworkers And Management.

Languages

Russian

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Tula State Lev Tolstoy Pedagogical University

Tula, Russian Federation

Certifications & licenses

VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install. Configure, Manage v2.4

VMware vSphere: FastTrack v6.7

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

September 2025

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Where is Aleksei based?

Aleksei is based in Tbilisi, Georgia and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Aleksei speak?

Aleksei speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Aleksei have?

Aleksei has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Aleksei has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Aleksei may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Aleksei be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Aleksei would be well-suited for roles such as: Linux System Administrator / DevOps Engineer, Ansible Linux System Administrator, Office System Administrator.

What is Aleksei's latest experience?

Aleksei's most recent position is Linux System Administrator / DevOps Engineer at Under NDA.

What companies has Aleksei worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Aleksei has worked for Under NDA and VK.

Which industries is Aleksei most experienced in?

Aleksei is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Aleksei most experienced in?

Aleksei is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Customer Service. Aleksei also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Aleksei worked in recently?

Aleksei has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Aleksei worked in recently?

Aleksei has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Operations.

What is Aleksei's education?

Aleksei attended Tula State Lev Tolstoy Pedagogical University.

Does Aleksei have any certificates?

Aleksei has 2 certificates. These include: VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install. Configure, Manage v2.4 and VMware vSphere: FastTrack v6.7.

What is the availability of Aleksei?

Aleksei is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Aleksei?

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