Anup Khanal
With over five years of experience in data center operations, server management, and virtualization, I specialize in building secure, scalable, and efficient IT infrastructures.
About Me
Throughout my career in system administration, I've been driven by a commitment to stability, efficiency, and innovation in IT infrastructure. My focus has always been on creating: robust and secure systems that empower businesses to operate seamlessly.
With over five years of experience managing data centers and server infrastructures, I've honed my skills in virtualization, automation, and cloud computing. Currently, I'm expanding my expertise into the world of DevOps, mastering tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines to drive automation and scalability in modern IT environments. At Silver Lining Pvt. Ltd, I've managed over 100 physical and virtual servers, optimized web hosting environments, and implemented proactive monitoring systems to ensure high availability and performance. My journey has been one of continuous learning—bridging traditional system administration with emerging DevOps practices to build infrastructures that are both efficient and future-ready.
I believe in simplifying the complex—designing IT solutions that prioritize user needs, security, and scalability. Whether it's enhancing email server security, streamlining Linux deployments, or exploring new automation tools, I strive to make technology a reliable partner in solving real-world challenges.
Career Journey
Career Journey
A timeline of my professional development and key milestones
Bachelors in Information Technology
Islington College, Kamalpokhari
Completed a comprehensive program focusing on network and security, equipping me with the foundational knowledge and skills essential for managing and securing IT infrastructures.
System Administrator
Silver Lining Pvt. Ltd
Oversee and maintain a large-scale data center infrastructure, managing over 100 physical and virtual servers to ensure optimal performance and stability. Implemented monitoring and backup solutions that increased system availability by 35%.
Intermediate: Management
Reliance International College, Chabahil
Developed a strong foundation in management principles, enhancing my ability to effectively oversee IT projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
SLC
Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School, Panipokhari
Completed secondary education with a focus on science and mathematics, laying the groundwork for a career in information technology.
Projects
Tech Ecosystem
Technical Ecosystem
Explore how my skills and expertise connect across different domains in IT infrastructure and DevOps.
VMware
expertLinux
expertWindows Server
advancedNetworking
advancedStorage Systems
advancedAWS
advancedAzure
intermediateGoogle Cloud
intermediateBash Scripting
expertPowerShell
advancedPowerCLI
expertAnsible
advancedTerraform
advancedGit
advancedDocker
advancedKubernetes
intermediateCI/CD Pipelines
advancedGitHub Actions
intermediateSecurity
advancedFirewall
advancedVPN
advancedSSL/TLS
advancedNginx
advancedcPanel
expertWeb Hosting
advancedEmail Systems
expertMonitoring
expertBackup Solutions
advancedDisaster Recovery
advancedDocumentation
intermediateActive Directory
advancedInfrastructure as Code
advancedCron Jobs
expertConfig Management
advanced34 skills displayed from 34 total
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Skills & Expertise
Technical Expertise
My technical skills span system administration, DevOps practices, cloud platforms, and security. Click on any category below to filter or on a specific skill to see more details.
Linux Administration
Expert in Linux server management, shell scripting, and system optimization
Windows Server
Proficient in managing Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Group Policy
VMware vSphere
Advanced virtualization management, HA/DRS configuration, and ESXi optimization
Server Hardware
Expert knowledge of server hardware, RAID configurations, and troubleshooting
AWS
EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and VPC configuration
Azure
Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure AD, and networking
GCP
Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and basic GCP services
Docker
Container creation, management, and optimization
Kubernetes
Orchestration, deployment strategies, and cluster management
CI/CD
Pipeline creation with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab CI
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
Git
Version control workflow, branching strategies, and collaboration
Network Management
IP networking, subnetting, routing, and troubleshooting
Firewall Configuration
Rule management, security policies, and traffic filtering
Load Balancing
Traffic distribution, high availability, and failover configuration
Security Hardening
System hardening, security best practices, and vulnerability management
SSL/TLS
Certificate management, implementation, and troubleshooting
Monitoring
System monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization
Bash/PowerShell
Automation scripting, task scheduling, and process optimization
Problem Solving
Analytical thinking and complex problem resolution
Documentation
Technical documentation and knowledge base management
Beyond technical skills, I value continuous learning, collaboration, and staying current with industry trends.
Terminal Demo
lscat resume.mdaboutprojectsskillspwdfind . -name "*.txt"Infrastructure Dashboard
Live Infrastructure Dashboard
Experience a real-time view of a cloud infrastructure environment. Monitor server health, view detailed metrics, and simulate incident response scenarios.
Healthy
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Warning
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Critical
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Active Incidents
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Web Server 1
Web Server 2
Database Primary
Active Incidents
- High CPU Usage
Database Replica
Cache Server
Worker Node 1
Active Incidents
- Resource Exhaustion
Simulate Infrastructure Incidents
This is a simulated infrastructure dashboard. Click on servers to view detailed information, simulate incidents, and practice incident response scenarios. Click "Start Simulation" to see metrics change in real-time.
Cloud Architecture
Live Infrastructure Dashboard
Real-time monitoring and visualization of cloud infrastructure. Track resource utilization, system health, and component status across different architecture patterns.
Modern Infrastructure
Explore how modern applications leverage multi-tier architectures with load balancing, microservices, and database clusters to achieve high availability.
Cloud Native Design
See how cloud-native applications are designed with scalability, resilience and distributed architecture patterns to maximize resource efficiency.
Security by Design
Visualize security layers including WAFs, VPNs, and network segmentation that protect modern applications from threats at multiple levels.
This interactive dashboard visualizes infrastructure components and their relationships, with real-time monitoring of system health and resource utilization.
- Use the Diagram View to visualize the architecture visually
- Switch to Topology View to see detailed connection information
- View System Metrics to monitor resource utilization
- Enable Live Updates to simulate real-time infrastructure monitoring