Jasmine Ely
Aspiring Systems Administrator with a strong foundation in Linux Administration & Cloud automation with system engineering experience
About
Aspiring Systems Administrator with a strong foundation in Linux Administration & Cloud automation with system engineering experience. Proven ability to manage and support infrastructure across development, testing and production environments, ensuring system stability, data accuracy, security and performance. I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and excel at bridging the gap between technical systems and stakeholders while collaborating closely with application, database, and network teams.
My career strategy combines deep technical mastery in Enterprise Linux with broad expertise in cloud automation, SQL administration and Agile leadership. I am a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills, known for remaining calm and composed under pressure while multitasking across complex projects.
Experience
Information Technology Intern - Optisolutions
(2025-02 - 2026-02)
- Designed and deployed a complex, multi-service High Availability (HA) cluster utilizing Pacemaker and Corosync on a TrueNAS virtualization platform using SUSE Linux and SQL Server, improving system redundancy. Hawk2 was used to monitor the cluster resources when testing failover/migration.
- Managed the entire lifecycle of SUSE SLES 15 servers, optimized storage reliability by configuring Btrfs and LVM snapshots, reducing data recovery time by 40% during simulated system failures, secure remote access (SSH key-based auth.), and implementation of mobile-based infrastructure monitoring for real-time health checks.
- Developed a Bash and PowerShell automation framework that reduced manual server health check times by 60%, ensuring consistent oversight across all environments.
- Implemented a centralized task management system that increased intern project delivery speed by 80% and eliminated 100% of previous scheduling conflicts.
- Applied PSM I Agile principles to technical workflows, improving the Definition of Done adherence and reducing project scope creep.
- Managed weekly Microsoft 365 security operations, including monitoring and cleared Microsoft Defender Quarantine weekly, identifying and mitigating potential security threats to maintain a secure M365 environment, auditing Azure AD sign-in logs, and configuring resilient remote access via WireGuard VPN.
- Administered a multi-platform SQL environment (MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle), maintaining 99.9% database availability through proactive maintenance and health checks.
- Engineered a Cloud-Hosted Data Monitoring Pipeline on Microsoft Azure, provisioning resources via the Azure CLI and automating the ETL process using Bash scripts with azcopy.
- Trained in the full Azure SQL Migration lifecycle, covering online migration techniques, compatibility assessments (DMA), and configuring geo-replication for Disaster Recovery.
- Manage SQL Server fundamentals and perform daily health checks to ensure 99.9% environment stability.
- Proactively identify system irregularities through daily infrastructure audits to prevent downtime.
- Actively participate in daily Agile standup's, ensuring transparency on blockers and project milestones
Administrative Clerk & Clinical Assistant - GenX IV Lounge
(2024-09 - 2024-12)
- Utilized Fresha to manage appointments and coordinate schedules for senior medical staff and executives.
- Provided high-level administrative assistance, including document management, data entry and professional response handling for all incoming inquires.
- Followed strict protocols for vitamin infusions and catheter removals, ensuring a clean and organized clinical environment.
Administrative Clerk & Personal Assistant - Blue Spirit Trading 57 CC
(2023-04 - 2023-12)
- Formulated professional quoatations and invoices using QuickBooks and developed complex data tracking in Excel.
- Managed the calendars of the CEO and senior leadership, coordinating internal and external stakeholder meetings and preparing all briefing materials.
- Handled inbound and outbound financial inquiries, focusing on invoice payements and basic bookkeeping tasks.
Sales & Procurement - Business Technology
(2022-04 - 2022-08)
- Streamlined the quote request process by creating and managing tickets in Freshworks, ensuring all client interactions were documented.
- Coordinated relationships between suppliers, manufacturers and engineers to ensure project timelines were met.
- Managed the end-to-end process from formulating quatations and purchase orders to tracking orders and final invoicing.
- Handled Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) queries and ensured all products met correct technical specifications and contract requirements.
Operator - Barracuda Holdings Pty Ltd
(2021-10 - 2021-12)
- Responsible for the technical testing of printed curcuit boards using specialized Mix Telematics machinery.
- Monitored machine output and performance to ensure hardware reliability and system accuracy.
Education
Higher Certificate - Internetwork Systems Specialisation - STADIO Higher Education (2021-06)
Grade 12 - National Senior Certificate - Grassy Park High School (2019)
