Anup Khanal
With over eight years of experience in data center operations, server management, and virtualization, I build secure, scalable, and automated IT infrastructures — bridging on-premises systems with modern cloud and DevOps practices.
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 eight years of experience managing data centers and server infrastructures, I've honed my skills in virtualization, automation, and cloud computing. Over the years, I've built hands-on expertise in DevOps — working with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines to bring real automation and scalability to 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
System Administrator & DevOps Engineer
Silver Lining Pvt. Ltd
Expanded responsibilities into DevOps and cloud infrastructure alongside core sysadmin duties. Led the adoption of containerization, built CI/CD pipelines from scratch, and migrated key workloads to AWS. Introduced infrastructure-as-code practices using Terraform and Ansible, reducing manual provisioning time by over 60%. Also manages cloud cost optimization and multi-cloud strategy across AWS and Azure.
Web Hosting & Email Infrastructure Lead
Silver Lining Pvt. Ltd
Took ownership of the company's web hosting infrastructure including cPanel/WHM server management, Nginx reverse proxying, and enterprise email systems. Hardened email security with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC policies, reducing spam delivery failures by 80%. Manages SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle and maintains 99.9% uptime SLA for hosted client environments.
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
Managed a large-scale data center with over 100 physical and virtual servers running VMware vSphere. Oversaw server provisioning, Linux/Windows administration, network configuration, and enterprise backup strategies. Implemented proactive monitoring systems that increased overall system availability by 35% and reduced incident response times significantly.
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
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Blog
Notes from the homelab — things I've learned about infrastructure, networking, and self-hosted tooling day-to-day.
DevOps Lab
A hands-on playground simulating real infrastructure — spin up a Linux terminal, watch live metrics, trace packets across network layers, evaluate firewall rules, or observe a Kubernetes cluster recover from failures. No setup required.
Homelab
A self-hosted Linux server running 15 Docker containers across productivity, storage, infrastructure, and automation use cases. Everything behind Nginx Proxy Manager with Let's Encrypt SSL and TinyAuth for services that need an auth wall.
Infrastructure
Reverse proxy + automatic Let's Encrypt SSL for all services
DNS-based network-wide ad & tracker blocking
Lightweight SSO / auth wall in front of internal services
Docker container & compose stack management UI
Service health monitoring with alert notifications
Self-hosted dashboard with feeds, weather, and service links
Storage & Media
Google Photos alternative — ML face recognition, mobile sync
Self-hosted file sync, calendar, contacts, and office docs
Browser-based PDF toolkit — merge, split, compress, convert
Productivity & Tools
Open-source social media scheduler and post management
Developer utilities — JWT decoder, encoders, formatters, generators
Self-hosted patch monitoring and vulnerability tracking
GPG-based team password manager, self-hosted and open-source
Automation & Workflows
Durable workflow orchestration — state survives process restarts
Browser-based network diagnostics — ping, traceroute, DNS lookup
Resume
Resume
8+ years in system administration and DevOps — browse my full experience, skills, and projects online.
Last updated: May 2026
Contact
Get In Touch
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