Introduce yourself to the Community

[Deanna]

Welcome to the Red Hat Learning Community! As we build a diverse community dedicated to collaborative, open source learning, let's get to know more about each other. Reply to this post with details about yourself, your background,  the skills you want to develop (or have developed ), career stories, favorite Red Hat courses, fun facts and anything else you may want to share with your fellow RHLC community members! 

This question is part of the 100K Member Contest - don't forget to kudo the original contest post to be entered. 

[TudorRaduta]

Welcome, Willian! It’s great to have a fellow Linux enthusiast here, and we’re excited to support you on your Red Hat certification journey!

[Stephyards]

Hi everyone,
I'm Stephen Olaiya, a Systems and Network Administrator based in Lagos, Nigeria. I currently serve as Head of IT at Sterling Infrastructure (WURABET), where I oversee our IT operations across Windows Server and Linux environments, with a strong focus on Red Hat-based systems, virtualization, cloud integration, and network security.

 Background & Skills

Started with a degree in Computer Science, and over the years, I've worked across various sectors including telecommunications, fintech, and manufacturing. I’ve built and managed hybrid infrastructures using Proxmox, VMware, pfSense, Ansible, and Terraform. I’m also experienced with Microsoft 365 integration, data backup strategies, and system hardening.

Skills I'm Developing

• Advanced Ansible automation

• Kubernetes on Red Hat/OpenShift

• Ceph storage and RHCSA/RHCE certifications

• Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and aerospace OS specialization (my long-term passion)

Favorite Red Hat Courses

• Red Hat System Administration I & II (RH124, RH134) – solid foundational courses

• Ansible Automation (DO407) – this one helped me streamline deployment tasks

• OpenShift Administration – still learning, but very excited about this

Career Highlights

• Successfully led a full IT infrastructure migration involving Proxmox, Active Directory, and Synology NAS for a 50-user SME.

• Automated system provisioning and patch management using Ansible.

• Built a cybersecurity lab using Proxmox, pfSense, and open-source tools for internal training and research.

Fun Facts

• I'm currently designing a project that combines Proxmox, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Red Hat tools in an enterprise-grade simulation.

• I’m also into language learning – practicing German and Spanish daily.

• Big fan of space systems — I'm working toward building skills relevant to RTOS and aerospace computing.

Happy to be part of the RHLC — looking forward to learning, sharing, and collaborating with everyone here!

[TudorRaduta]

@Stephyards¡Hola, Stephen! It’s great to have someone with such diverse experience in the community. We’d love to hear more about your projects and the amazing work you’re doing. Looking forward to learning and collaborating with you!

[Stephyards]

Thank you so much. I look forward to that.

[Srimukhi]

Hey All! I am Srimukhi an undergrad student from the stream computer science and business system... Looking forward to have a great time at REDHAT...!

[TudorRaduta]

Welcome, @Srimukhi! Excited to have you here and looking forward to learning and growing together in the Red Hat community!

[Kaniket]

Hello Everyone!

I'm Aniket Purushottam Kathode, studying my B.Tech in Computer Science and Information Technology. I'm an enthusiast for open source technologies and highly respect Red Hat's contribution to enterprise-level Linux as well as cloud-native solutions.

I've just passed my Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and am currently studying for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). I'm particularly keen on building up my skills in Linux system administration, Ansible automation, containerization with Podman and Docker, and Kubernetes orchestration.

What I enjoy most about Red Hat courses is that they're hands-on and practical in learning — they're not all theory, but rather geared towards actual problems you'll encounter in the field.

A little-known fact about me: I enjoy deconstructing intricate subjects into simplified explanations, and I conduct mini knowledge-sharing forums with colleagues to learn together.

Thrilled to join this community and eager to share and learn more with you all

[TudorRaduta]

Hi Aniket - It’s fantastic to see your passion for advancing through learning and your drive to build expertise in open-source technologies! Your journey from RHCSA to RHCE is already an inspiring example for others. Don’t hesitate to share your experiences and knowledge with the community; your insights could really help others along their path.

We’re excited to have you here, and I look forward to learning from you too. Keep up the great work, and keep those mini knowledge-sharing sessions going!

[sieger]

Hello everyone,

My name is Amine, and I’m currently a cybersecurity engineering student based in Casablanca, Morocco.

During my first two years of study, I focused on foundational fields like system administration and networking, which helped me build a strong technical base. I have a growing interest in Red Hat technologies and the open source ecosystem, and I’ve been enhancing my skills through courses in the Red Hat Academy.

My goal is to become a skilled cybersecurity professional who can contribute effectively to securing IT environments and promoting open source solutions. Looking forward to connecting and learning with you all!

[TudorRaduta]

Hi Amine, welcome to the community! It’s great to see someone so passionate about cybersecurity and open source. Your background in system administration and networking will definitely be an asset as you dive deeper into Red Hat technologies. I’m sure you’ll find plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, and grow here. Looking forward to seeing all the amazing things you’ll contribute to the community!