Greetings, I'm Blake Ridgway 
As a Systems Administrator, my focus is on ensuring the stability, integrity, and performance of critical IT infrastructure. Through hands-on experience managing Linux, AWS, and Azure environments, I've learned that true system stability is impossible without robust security.
This realization has sparked my journey into the cybersecurity space. My goal is to leverage my background in systems management, automation, and networking to not only maintain systems but to actively defend them against modern threats.
🚀 My Cybersecurity Learning Journey
I am actively developing my skills in both offensive and defensive security, with a focus on application security and secure infrastructure. I believe that understanding how to break systems is the best way to learn how to build unbreakable ones.
🛠️ Core Competencies & Skills
- Systems Administration: Expertise in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Linux and Windows server environments.
- Cloud Technologies: Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure, including services like EC2, S3, Azure VMs, and virtual networking.
- Systems Monitoring & Alerting: Proficient in implementing monitoring solutions (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus) to proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Network Management: Practical knowledge of network solutions, including Cisco, Fortigate, and Netgate, for optimizing network performance and security.
- Automation & Scripting: Using Bash, PowerShell, and Python to automate repetitive administrative tasks and improve efficiency.
💻 Technologies & Tools
OS & Cloud
DevOps & Automation
Languages & Frameworks
🚴 Personal Projects
Beyond my professional endeavors, I'm an avid cyclist and open-source enthusiast. I'm currently developing a platform to help cyclists train smarter, combining data-driven insights with a strong emphasis on end-to-end data encryption, user privacy, and secure development practices.
Personal projects
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