Carlos Salinas
@carlossalinas
I build reliable Linux, virtualization, backup, and automation platforms for distributed teams.
VenezuelaWhat I'm looking for
I've delivered Linux, virtualization, backup, and automation platforms for remote teams across the US, EU, LatAm, China, and Spain for more than 20 years.
As an independent consultant, I upgraded a multi-node Proxmox cluster to improve performance by approximately 20%, built standardized VM and container environments that improved productivity by approximately 25%, and strengthened recovery readiness through Proxmox Backup Server operations.
I automate provisioning, configuration, deployment, and maintenance with Ansible, Bash, and Python, and apply AI-assisted workflows to troubleshooting, documentation, configuration review, and infrastructure planning while keeping engineering validation as the final decision point.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Linux System Administrator
Independent Consultant
Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Upgraded and maintained a multi-node Proxmox virtualization cluster, improving platform performance by approximately 20%. Implemented Ansible and Bash automation, cutting manual administration by approximately 50%.
Research and Development Professional VI
Fundación Instituto de Ingeniería
Jun 2003 - Dec 2020 (17 years 6 months)
Built and maintained Linux lab and engineering infrastructure using Ubuntu Server, CentOS, Debian, Proxmox, and VMware. Automated repetitive workflows to improve reliability and reduce manual intervention.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Ph.D., Power Machinery and Engineering
2006 - 2011
Ph.D. in Power Machinery and Engineering from Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, completed from 2006 to 2011.
Universidad Nueva Esparta
Engineer's Degree, Electronics Engineering
1996 - 2002
Engineer's Degree in Electronics Engineering from Universidad Nueva Esparta, completed from 1996 to 2002.
Six Sigma
Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma
Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Scrum Fundamentals
Scrum Fundamentals Certified Credential, Scrum
Scrum Fundamentals Certified Credential.
Six Sigma
Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Six Sigma
Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Post-Doctoral Research, Electrical Power Subsystem of Nanosatellites
2015 - 2015
Post-Doctoral Research in Electrical Power Subsystem of Nanosatellites at Kyushu Institute of Technology in 2015.
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.
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VenezuelaAuthorized to work in
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