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Paul Littlefield

@paullittlefield

IT and cloud specialist with 10+ years of AWS experience. I manage Linux servers, AWS cloud infrastructure, and WordPress web sites for small business

United Kingdom
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I am a methodical IT professional who likes solving hard problems. I have 10+ years of hands-on AWS experience. I run Linux servers, AWS cloud infrastructure, and WordPress web sites for small business clients.

My core skills:

  • AWS Cloud - I manage EC2, Lightsail, Route 53, S3, and other AWS services for client infrastructure. AWS Cloud Practitioner certified (2023).

  • Linux Administration - I administer Linux servers day to day. LPI Level II certified.

  • Scripting - I write BASH and PERL scripts to automate server tasks.

  • WordPress - I build, secure, and maintain WordPress web sites, including page builders such as Breakdance and Oxygen.

  • AI-driven automation - I use AI tools, such as Claude Code and n8n, to automate server admin, web site management, and business workflows. I built an AI-powered invoicing system using AWS Lightsail, n8n, and Google Gemini.

  • Network and security - I set up firewalls, DNS (Pi-hole, Route 53), VPNs, and monitoring for client servers.

  • Open source and self-hosting - I run and advocate for open source, self-hosted tools using Docker, such as n8n and Pi-hole, for my customers instead of paid cloud services where it makes sense.

I work well without close supervision. I look at a problem step by step, and I confirm each step works before moving to the next.

I provide proven solutions that save my customers time and money.

Outside of client work, I volunteer with Breakfast Buddies Maidstone, a charity that serves free breakfasts and offers companionship and support to homeless and vulnerable people in the local community.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Paul Littlefield logoPL
Current

Linux Systems Administrator

Apr 2003 - Present (23 years 5 months)

Installing and maintaining Linux-based computer servers for businesses running mission-critical applications. These include a pharmaceutical company with over 250 staff, a popular manufacturer of children's toys and a 100 year old millers.

Installing data backup solutions and server monitoring, with custom alerts.

Installing and maintaining bespoke and WordPress based web sites for all major ind

Smart Decision Dot Net Ltd logoSL

Project Manager

Jun 2001 - Mar 2003 (1 year 9 months)

Working with a team to produce quality websites for local and national clients, involving the day-to-day liaison and technical support.

My role within the company grew from internet production and sales to the project management of many new clients.

I produced some interesting and varied web-based programming solutions from Tarot Card dealing, Membership logins, to Postcode searches, Links direc

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

AS

Amazon Web Services

Cloud Practitioner

2023 - 2023

LL

Linux Professional Institute (LPI)

Level 2, Linux

2006 - 2008

Linux Professional Institute logoLI

Linux Professional Institute

Level 2, Linux

2006 - 2008

Completed Level 2 certification in Linux from the Linux Professional Institute between 2006 and 2008.

University of Surrey logoUS

University of Surrey

Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art

1986 - 1989

Earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Fine Art from the University of Surrey from 1986 to 1989.

US

University of Surrey

Batchelor of Arts with Honours, Fine Art

1986 - 1989

SS

Sir Roger Manwoods Grammar School

A and O Levels, Fine Art

1980 - 1986

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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